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Best Schools in 50501, IA
50501, IA has 16 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,592 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 50501 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50501, IA
The top high schools in 50501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Fort Dodge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
3. Southeast Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50501, IA
The top middle schools in 50501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Webster-grand Southeast Valley Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Fort Dodge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50501, IA
The top elementary schools in 50501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Paul Lutheran School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 112 Students
2. Dayton Center
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Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 Students
3. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
4. Feelhaver Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 219 Students
5. Community Christian School
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Community Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 132 Students
6. Butler Elementary School
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Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 379 Students
7. Duncombe Elementary School
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Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 461 Students
8. Cooper Elementary School
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Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 252 Students
9. Early Childhood Center
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Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50501, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50501, IA has a total population of 28,455 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50501, 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 50501, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50501, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50501, 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 50501, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50501, IA
How many schools are in 50501, IA?
50501, IA has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,592 students in total.
How do schools in 50501 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 50501 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 50501 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50501?
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: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations