For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,425 students in 50644, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 190 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 50644, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 50644, IA are Independence Junior Senior High School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50644 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50644, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50644, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-12
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Grades: 3-6
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Grades: K-2
| 293 students
50644, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50644, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50644, IA include Independence Junior Senior High School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50644, IA?
4 public schools are located in 50644, IA.
What percentage of students in 50644, IA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 50644, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50644, IA?
50644, IA public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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