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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50601

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At a glance

Schools

452

Students

Top rankedAGWSR Elementary School357^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools

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Biggest riser

AGWSR Elementary School up 15 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 50601 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (AGWSR Elementary School and The Cougars Den) and 1 high school (AGWSR High School). These schools serve the AGWSR Community School District.

Among the standout schools, AGWSR Elementary School consistently performs well, with high test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, AGWSR High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and Mathematics performance, though it still maintains strong English Language Arts proficiency and a relatively high graduation rate.

The data also reveals potential equity concerns, with AGWSR Elementary School and AGWSR High School having relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may impact student performance. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools are an area of concern that may require further investigation and intervention.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
AGWSR Elementary School	Public	K-4	1004 4th Ave	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 847-2611	227	18	12.8	50.7%	195 (85.9%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	46.7	357^th of 576 public elementary schools	38.0%		43.6	372^nd of 557 public elementary schools	33.2%	15	65.9	75.0	62.2				65.9	79.5	78.4				59.5		$14,712	$626	$14,087
AGWSR High School	Public	9-12	713 Hardin St	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 847-2633	190	18	10.6	44.2%	175 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	39.1	246^th of 340 public high schools	27.6%		55	172^nd of 338 public high schools	49.1%	74				65.3	78.7	56.4				51.0	80.9	61.5		63.8	$20,042	$557	$19,486
The Cougars Den	Public	PK-K	413 State St	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 847-2699	35	2	17.5	22.9%	31 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 50601

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ackley	0.09 mi	3	330^th
Aplington	8.73 mi	2	139^th
Wellsburg	10.31 mi	1	224^th
Iowa Falls	10.99 mi	4	168^th
Eldora	13.31 mi	2	269^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.