Best Schools in 50144, IA
50144, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 948 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 50144 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50144, IA
The top high schools in 50144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students
2. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50144, IA
The top elementary schools in 50144, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students
2. Mormon Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
3. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50144, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50144, IA has a total population of 2,702 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50144, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 50144, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50144, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50144, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50144, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50144, IA
How many schools are in 50144, IA?
50144, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 948 students in total.
How do schools in 50144 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 50144 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 50144 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50144?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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