Best Schools in 50211, IA
50211, IA has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,118 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 50211 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50211, IA
The top high schools in 50211, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
2. Indianola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Norwalk Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
4. Lincoln High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50211, IA
The top middle schools in 50211, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwalk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
2. Indianola Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Mccombs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50211, IA
The top elementary schools in 50211, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orchard Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 526 Students
2. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 544 Students
3. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
4. Wilder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
5. Studebaker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 523 Students
6. Oviatt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 616 Students
7. Norwalk Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50211, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50211, IA has a total population of 14,688 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50211, 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 50211, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50211, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50211, 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 50211, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50211, IA
How many schools are in 50211, IA?
50211, IA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,118 students in total.
How do schools in 50211 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 50211 score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 50211 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50211?
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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