Best Schools in 50701, IA
50701, IA has 27 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 14,438 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 50701 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50701, IA
The top high schools in 50701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hudson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Cedar Falls High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1302 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 50701, IA
The top middle schools in 50701, 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. Peet Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 670 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
5. George Washington Carver Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students
6. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50701, IA
The top elementary schools in 50701, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
2. Hudson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hudson Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 524 Students
3. Orchard Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 436 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. Kingsley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
7. Cedar Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 474 Students
8. Poyner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
9. Kittrell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
10. Irving Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50701, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50701, IA has a total population of 29,516 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50701, 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 50701, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50701, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50701, 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 50701, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50701, IA
How many schools are in 50701, IA?
50701, IA has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 14,438 students in total.
How do schools in 50701 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 50701 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 50701 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50701?
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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