Best High Schools in 50228, IA

50228, IA has 4 high schools with 3,861 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 50228 score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 50228 meet expectations.

1. Pcm High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students

2. Southeast Polk High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2353 Students

3. Newton Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students

4. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students

Best Middle Schools in 50228, IA

50228, IA has 2 middle schools with 782 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 50228 score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 50228 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Spring Creek - 6th Grade

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 • 535 Students

2. Pcm Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 50228, IA

50228, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,511 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 50228 score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 50228 exceed expectations.

1. Runnells Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students

2. Prairie City Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students

3. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students

4. Colfax-mingo Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students

5. Monroe Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 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

6,154

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

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

B-

15.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

796 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 50228, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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