Best Schools in 50243, IA
50243, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,315 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 73%, so schools in 50243 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50243, IA
The top high schools in 50243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
The top middle schools in 50243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in 50243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
2. Ballard East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
3. Ballard West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 472 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50243, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50243, IA
How many schools are in 50243, IA?
50243, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,315 students in total.
How do schools in 50243 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 50243 score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in 50243 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50243?
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: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations