Best Schools in 50540, IA
50540, IA has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,557 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 50540 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50540, IA
The top high schools in 50540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. South Central Calhoun High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
3. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
4. Newell-fonda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50540, IA
The top middle schools in 50540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell-fonda Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
2. South Central Calhoun Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 327 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50540, IA
The top elementary schools in 50540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert City-truesdale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
2. South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 311 Students
3. Pocahontas Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
4. Newell-fonda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50540, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50540, IA has a total population of 1,075 with 26% 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 50540, 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 50540, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50540, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50540, 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 50540, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50540, IA
How many schools are in 50540, IA?
50540, IA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,557 students in total.
How do schools in 50540 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 50540 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 50540 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50540?
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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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations