Best Schools in 50845, IA
50845, IA has 12 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,151 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 50845 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50845, IA
The top high schools in 50845, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lenox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
2. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
4. Creston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
5. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 62 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50845, IA
The top middle schools in 50845, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50845, IA
The top elementary schools in 50845, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Ayr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
2. East Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
3. Lenox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
4. Creston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students
5. Creston Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students
6. Diagonal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50845, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50845, IA has a total population of 809 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50845, 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 50845, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50845, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50845, 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 50845, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50845, IA
How many schools are in 50845, IA?
50845, IA has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,151 students in total.
How do schools in 50845 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 50845 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 50845 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50845?
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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