Best Schools in 50480, IA
50480, IA has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,442 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 50480 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50480, IA
The top high schools in 50480, 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. Algona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
3. North Iowa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50480, IA
The top middle schools in 50480, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Iowa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 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. Algona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
4. North Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50480, IA
The top elementary schools in 50480, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Kossuth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
2. Forest City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
3. Lucia Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 184 Students
4. North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
5. Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 272 Students
6. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50480, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50480, IA has a total population of 890 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50480, 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 50480, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50480, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50480, 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 50480, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50480, IA
How many schools are in 50480, IA?
50480, IA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,442 students in total.
How do schools in 50480 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 50480 score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 50480 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50480?
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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