Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50158

The 50158 zip code area of Marshalltown, Iowa is home to 10 schools that are part of the Marshalltown Community School District, which is ranked 294 out of 313 districts in the state. The schools include 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 0 alternative schools.

While the district as a whole struggles, a few schools stand out. Franklin Elementary School has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, ranking 295 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools, and has strong test scores. J.C. Hoglan Elementary School also has a relatively high statewide ranking and consistently strong test scores. Additionally, Anson Elementary School stands out for its high proficiency rates in math.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with consistently low performance across most metrics. The schools have very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 68.27% to 91.43%, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges facing the student population. The district's online high school, Marshalltown Virtual Academy, has the lowest test scores and statewide ranking of all the schools, highlighting the difficulties virtual schools can face in providing quality education.