Best Schools in 50243, IA
50243, IA has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 2,843 students attend 50243, IA schools. On average, schools in 50243 score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 50243 greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in 50243, IA
50243, IA has 2 high schools with 1,192 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 50243 score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 73% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 50243 exceed expectations.
1. North Polk High School
SchoolGrade
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
2. Ballard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50243, IA
50243, IA has 2 middle schools with 887 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 50243 score 84% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 50243 greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Polk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. Ballard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50243, IA
50243, IA has 2 elementary schools with 764 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 50243 score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 50243 greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ballard East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
2. North Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50243, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50243, IA has a total population of 299 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50243, 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 50243, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50243, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50243, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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