Best Schools in 50156, IA
50156, IA has 21 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,453 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 50156 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50156, IA
The top high schools in 50156, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madrid High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. North Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
3. Ballard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
4. Woodward-granger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
5. Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
6. Ogden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ogden Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50156, IA
The top middle schools in 50156, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Polk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. Ballard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
3. Madrid Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
4. Woodward-granger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
5. Ogden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ogden Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
6. Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50156, IA
The top elementary schools in 50156, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ogden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ogden Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
2. Woodward-granger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 349 Students
3. North Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
4. Ballard East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
5. Madrid Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
6. United Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
7. Ballard West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 472 Students
8. Woodward-granger Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 275 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50156, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50156, IA has a total population of 4,762 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50156, 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 50156, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50156, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50156, 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 50156, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50156, IA
How many schools are in 50156, IA?
50156, IA has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,453 students in total.
How do schools in 50156 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 50156 score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 50156 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50156?
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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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations