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Best Schools in 50438, IA
50438, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,373 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 50438 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50438, IA
The top high schools in 50438, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
2. West Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
4. Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 328 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50438, IA
The top middle schools in 50438, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students
2. Forest City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
3. West Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50438, IA
The top elementary schools in 50438, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students
2. West Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 272 Students
3. Forest City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
4. Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50438, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50438, IA has a total population of 4,026 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50438, 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 50438, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50438, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50438, 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 50438, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50438, IA
How many schools are in 50438, IA?
50438, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,373 students in total.
How do schools in 50438 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 50438 score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 50438 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50438?
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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