Best Schools in 51238, IA
51238, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,601 students. On average they score 85% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 51238 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51238, IA
The top high schools in 51238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moc-floyd Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
2. Sheldon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51238, IA
The top middle schools in 51238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
2. Sheldon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51238, IA
The top elementary schools in 51238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 450 Students
2. Orange City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
3. Hospers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51238, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51238, IA has a total population of 1,205 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51238, 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 51238, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51238, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51238, 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 51238, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51238, IA
How many schools are in 51238, IA?
51238, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,601 students in total.
How do schools in 51238 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 51238 score 85% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 51238 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51238?
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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