Best Schools in 50170, IA
50170, IA has 14 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,055 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 50170 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50170, IA
The top high schools in 50170, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
2. Pcm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
3. Newton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
4. Pleasantville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50170, IA
The top middle schools in 50170, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Jefferson Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 526 Students
3. Pcm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
4. Pleasantville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 114 Students
5. Berg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50170, IA
The top elementary schools in 50170, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 490 Students
2. Pleasantville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
4. Prairie City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 320 Students
5. Monroe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50170, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50170, IA has a total population of 2,856 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50170, 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 50170, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50170, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50170, 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 50170, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50170, IA
How many schools are in 50170, IA?
50170, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,055 students in total.
How do schools in 50170 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 50170 score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 50170 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50170?
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: 75%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations