Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50169

Summary:

The 50169 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Mitchellville Elementary, which has consistently ranked among the top schools in Iowa. With exceptional academic performance, a low student-teacher ratio, and significant district-level funding, Mitchellville Elementary provides a high-quality education to its 242 students.

Mitchellville Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers across the Southeast Polk Community School District and the state of Iowa on standardized assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, indicating its continued commitment to excellence.

While Mitchellville Elementary's student population is predominantly White, the school's strong academic outcomes and resource allocation suggest a focus on providing a well-rounded education for all students. Further analysis of the school's strategies and initiatives could provide additional insights into its success and potential areas for improvement in addressing any equity gaps within the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mitchellville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	308 Elm Ave NW	Mitchellville	50169	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 967-4274	242	16	15.1	34.7%	212 (87.6%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.0%)	86.9	27^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.9	5^th of 565 public elementary schools	99.1%	22	81.3	97.2	84.8	90.6	100.0	84.8	69.7	$16,832	$385	$16,447

Cities Near Zip Code 50169

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mitchellville	0.4 mi	1	3^rd
Altoona	4.96 mi	4	153^rd
Bondurant	5.21 mi	5	257^th
Pleasant Hill	5.86 mi	4	190^th
Colfax	6.33 mi	2	296^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.

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