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Best Schools in 50401, IA
50401, IA has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,653 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 50401 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50401, IA
The top high schools in 50401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students
2. Central Springs High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
3. West Fork High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
4. Mason City High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
5. Alternative School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50401, IA
The top middle schools in 50401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Fork Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
2. Clear Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
3. Central Springs Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
4. Lincoln Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students
5. John Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50401, IA
The top elementary schools in 50401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
2. Clear Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students
3. Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
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Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students
4. Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 147 Students
5. Newman Catholic Elementary School
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Newman Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
6. Harding Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
7. West Fork Elementary At Rockwell
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Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
8. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students
9. Hoover Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50401, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50401, IA has a total population of 29,005 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50401, 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 50401, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50401, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50401, 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 50401, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50401, IA
How many schools are in 50401, IA?
50401, IA has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,653 students in total.
How do schools in 50401 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 50401 score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 50401 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50401?
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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