Best Schools in 50581, IA
50581, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,157 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 50581 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50581, IA
The top high schools in 50581, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
2. West Bend-mallard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50581, IA
The top middle schools in 50581, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Bend-mallard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50581, IA
The top elementary schools in 50581, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Bend-mallard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 170 Students
2. Pocahontas Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
3. Gilmore City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmore City-bradgate Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50581, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50581, IA has a total population of 790 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50581, 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 50581, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50581, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50581, 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 50581, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50581, IA
How many schools are in 50581, IA?
50581, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,157 students in total.
How do schools in 50581 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 50581 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 50581 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50581?
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: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations