Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50261


Summary:

The 50261 zip code area is home to three exceptional schools - Van Meter Elementary School, Van Meter High School, and Van Meter Middle School - all part of the Van Meter Community School District. These schools consistently rank among the top institutions in the state of Iowa, with all three earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Academically, the Van Meter schools excel, with students significantly outperforming state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, 81.2% of 3rd graders at Van Meter Elementary were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 64.2%. At the high school level, an impressive 97% of 10th graders and 98.7% of 9th graders scored proficient or better in ELA.

While the Van Meter schools boast exceptional academic performance, the student population is relatively homogeneous, with 91-93% of students identifying as white. Additionally, the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is low, ranging from 5.29% at the middle school to 7.53% at the high school. These factors suggest the district may need to examine issues of access and equity to ensure all students are receiving the high-quality education the Van Meter schools are known for.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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