Best Schools in 50240, IA
50240, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,857 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in 50240 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50240, IA
The top high schools in 50240, 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. Interstate 35 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
3. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50240, IA
The top middle schools in 50240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
2. 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 50240, IA
The top elementary schools in 50240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Interstate 35 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
2. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
3. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50240, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50240, IA has a total population of 2,374 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50240, 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 50240, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50240, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50240, 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 50240, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50240, IA
How many schools are in 50240, IA?
50240, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,857 students in total.
How do schools in 50240 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 50240 score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in 50240 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50240?
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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