Best Schools in 50229, IA
50229, IA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,168 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in 50229 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50229, IA
The top high schools in 50229, 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. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
4. Norwalk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50229, IA
The top middle schools in 50229, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
4. Winterset Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 247 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50229, IA
The top elementary schools in 50229, 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. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
5. Wilder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
6. Oviatt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 616 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50229, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50229, IA has a total population of 1,066 with 21% 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 50229, 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 50229, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50229, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50229, 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 50229, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50229, IA
How many schools are in 50229, IA?
50229, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,168 students in total.
How do schools in 50229 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 50229 score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in 50229 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50229?
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: 81%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations