Best Schools in 50157, IA
50157, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,924 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 50157 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50157, IA
The top high schools in 50157, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grinnell Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
2. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students
3. Montezuma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
4. South Tama County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50157, IA
The top middle schools in 50157, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students
2. Grinnell Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
3. South Tama County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50157, IA
The top elementary schools in 50157, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
2. Davis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 215 Students
3. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
4. South Tama County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students
5. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50157, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50157, IA has a total population of 694 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50157, 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 50157, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50157, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50157, 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 50157, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50157, IA
How many schools are in 50157, IA?
50157, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,924 students in total.
How do schools in 50157 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 50157 score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 50157 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50157?
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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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 70%
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