Best Schools in 50261, IA
50261, IA has 18 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,196 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in 50261 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50261, IA
The top high schools in 50261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Adm Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
3. 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
4. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
5. Waukee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1268 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50261, IA
The top middle schools in 50261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Adm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Desoto Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
4. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 909 Students
5. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
6. 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 50261, IA
The top elementary schools in 50261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
2. Meadow View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 520 Students
3. Woodland Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
4. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
5. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
6. Adel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50261, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50261, IA has a total population of 3,144 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50261, 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 50261, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50261, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50261, 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 50261, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50261, IA
How many schools are in 50261, IA?
50261, IA has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,196 students in total.
How do schools in 50261 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 50261 score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in 50261 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50261?
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: 83%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations