Best Schools in 50242, IA
50242, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,163 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in 50242 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50242, IA
The top high schools in 50242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynnville-sully High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
2. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
3. Grinnell Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
4. Montezuma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50242, IA
The top middle schools in 50242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynnville-sully Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
2. Montezuma Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students
3. Grinnell Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50242, IA
The top elementary schools in 50242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
2. Lynnville-sully Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 Students
3. Davis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 215 Students
4. North Mahaska Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 Students
5. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 243 Students
6. Bailey Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50242, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50242, IA has a total population of 435 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50242, 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 50242, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50242, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50242, 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 50242, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50242, IA
How many schools are in 50242, IA?
50242, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,163 students in total.
How do schools in 50242 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 50242 score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in 50242 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50242?
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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