Best Schools in 50161, IA
50161, IA has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,516 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 50161 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50161, IA
The top high schools in 50161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
2. Nevada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
3. Collins-maxwell Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students
4. Colo-nesco Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colo-nesco Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 232 Students
5. Bondurant-farrar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50161, IA
The top middle schools in 50161, 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. Nevada Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
3. Bondurant-farrar Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
4. Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 380 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50161, IA
The top elementary schools in 50161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students
2. Collins-maxwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
3. Anderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 529 Students
4. North Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
5. Colo-nesco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colo-nesco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 155 Students
6. Morris Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 621 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50161, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50161, IA has a total population of 2,075 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50161, 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 50161, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50161, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50161, 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 50161, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50161, IA
How many schools are in 50161, IA?
50161, IA has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,516 students in total.
How do schools in 50161 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 50161 score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 50161 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50161?
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: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 67%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 72%
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