Best Schools in 50208, IA
50208, IA has 22 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,480 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 50208 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50208, IA
The top high schools in 50208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynnville-sully High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
2. East Marshall Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
3. Pcm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
4. Baxter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
5. Newton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
6. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
7. West Academy Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 61 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50208, IA
The top middle schools in 50208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynnville-sully Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
2. Pcm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
3. East Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
4. Berg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50208, IA
The top elementary schools in 50208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 98 Students
2. Lynnville-sully Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 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. Baxter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 272 Students
6. Prairie City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 320 Students
7. Colfax-mingo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
8. Emerson Hough Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 224 Students
9. East Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
10. 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 50208, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50208, IA has a total population of 20,993 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50208, 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 50208, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50208, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50208, 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 50208, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50208, IA
How many schools are in 50208, IA?
50208, IA has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,480 students in total.
How do schools in 50208 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 50208 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 50208 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50208?
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: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations