Best Schools in 50648, IA
50648, IA has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,693 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 50648 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50648, IA
The top high schools in 50648, 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. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
3. Dunkerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunkerton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 211 Students
4. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50648, IA
The top middle schools in 50648, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
2. Jesup Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 252 Students
3. Bunger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50648, IA
The top elementary schools in 50648, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Athanasius School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Athanasius School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 107 Students
2. Jesup Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 438 Students
3. La Porte City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
4. Orange Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
5. Dunkerton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunkerton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
6. Poyner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
7. Triumph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 41 Students
8. Perry #1 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 37 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50648, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50648, IA has a total population of 3,979 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50648, 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 50648, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50648, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50648, 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 50648, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50648, IA
How many schools are in 50648, IA?
50648, IA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,693 students in total.
How do schools in 50648 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 50648 score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 50648 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50648?
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: 58%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations