Best Schools in 50651, IA
50651, IA has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,825 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 50651 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50651, IA
The top high schools in 50651, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Jesup High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
3. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
4. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
5. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50651, IA
The top middle schools in 50651, 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. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
3. Hoover Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
4. Bunger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50651, IA
The top elementary schools in 50651, 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. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
3. Tilford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
4. La Porte City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
5. Orange Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
6. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
7. 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 50651, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50651, IA has a total population of 3,603 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50651, 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 50651, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50651, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50651, 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 50651, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50651, IA
How many schools are in 50651, IA?
50651, IA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,825 students in total.
How do schools in 50651 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 50651 score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 50651 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50651?
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: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations