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Best Schools in 50644, IA
50644, IA has 17 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,154 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 50644 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50644, IA
The top high schools in 50644, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jesup High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
2. Independence Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
3. Oelwein High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
4. East Buchanan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50644, IA
The top middle schools in 50644, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Buchanan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 88 Students
2. Oelwein Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50644, IA
The top elementary schools in 50644, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jesup Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 438 Students
2. East Buchanan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
3. Wings Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 345 Students
4. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 381 Students
5. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 298 Students
6. Prairie Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
7. Perry #1 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 37 Students
8. Little Husky Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 185 Students
9. St Johns School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50644, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50644, IA has a total population of 8,644 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50644, 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 50644, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50644, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50644, 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 50644, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50644, IA
How many schools are in 50644, IA?
50644, IA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,154 students in total.
How do schools in 50644 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 50644 score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 50644 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50644?
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: 75%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations