Best Schools in 50421, IA
50421, IA has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,944 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 50421 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50421, IA
The top high schools in 50421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 328 Students
2. Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
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Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
3. Belmond-klemme Alternative School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50421, IA
The top middle schools in 50421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 193 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50421, IA
The top elementary schools in 50421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cal Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
2. Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 535 Students
3. Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50421, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50421, IA has a total population of 3,057 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50421, 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 50421, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50421, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50421, 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 50421, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50421, IA
How many schools are in 50421, IA?
50421, IA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,944 students in total.
How do schools in 50421 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 50421 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 50421 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50421?
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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