Best Schools in 50228, IA
50228, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,083 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 50228 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50228, IA
The top high schools in 50228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pcm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
2. Southeast Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2353 Students
3. Newton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
4. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50228, IA
The top middle schools in 50228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 535 Students
2. Pcm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
3. Southeast Polk Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1088 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 50228, IA
The top elementary schools in 50228, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Runnells Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
3. Prairie City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 320 Students
4. Colfax-mingo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 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 50228, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50228, IA has a total population of 2,567 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50228, 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 50228, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50228, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50228, 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 50228, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50228, IA
How many schools are in 50228, IA?
50228, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,083 students in total.
How do schools in 50228 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 50228 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 50228 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50228?
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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