Best Schools in 50217, IA
50217, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,301 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 50217 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50217, IA
The top high schools in 50217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paton-churdan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 99 Students
2. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
3. Southeast Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50217, IA
The top middle schools in 50217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Webster-grand Southeast Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Greene County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50217, IA
The top elementary schools in 50217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paton-churdan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paton-churdan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 89 Students
2. Dayton Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 Students
3. Greene County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50217, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50217, IA has a total population of 538 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50217, 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 50217, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50217, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50217, 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 50217, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50217, IA
How many schools are in 50217, IA?
50217, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,301 students in total.
How do schools in 50217 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 50217 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 50217 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50217?
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: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations