Best High Schools in 50244, IA

50244, 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 50244 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 50244 exceed expectations.

1. North Polk High School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students

2. Ballard High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students

Best Middle Schools in 50244, IA

50244, 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 50244 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 50244 greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Polk Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students

2. Ballard Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 50244, IA

50244, IA has 3 elementary schools with 1,236 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 50244 score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 50244 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ballard East Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students

2. North Polk Central Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students

3. Ballard West Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 472 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 50244, IA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

50244, IA has a total population of 1,801 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 50244, IA

3,315

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 50244, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

7.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50244, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50244, IA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

974 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 50244, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near 50244, IA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 79%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
50226, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
50046, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
50152, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
50073, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
50109, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations