Best Schools in 50861, IA
50861, IA has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,631 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 50861 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50861, IA
The top high schools in 50861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
2. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
3. Creston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
4. 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 50861, IA
The top middle schools in 50861, 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 50861, IA
The top elementary schools in 50861, 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. Creston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students
4. Creston Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students
5. 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 50861, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50861, IA has a total population of 274 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50861, 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 50861, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50861, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50861, 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 50861, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50861, IA
How many schools are in 50861, IA?
50861, IA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,631 students in total.
How do schools in 50861 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 50861 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 50861 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50861?
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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