50644 Iowa Public Schools
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in 50644, Iowa, serving 1,435 students.
- Public schools in zipcode 50644 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 74% statewide average). Schools in 50644, Iowa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in 50644, Iowa are West Elementary School and Independence Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
50644, IA Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- West Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 80%
Rank:7/, Top 50%1301 1st St W10
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Grades: 3-6 | 407 students
- Independence Junior Senior High School Math: 85% | Reading: 75%
Rank:6/, Top 50%700 20th Ave Sw10
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-12 | 703 students
- East Elementary School1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Grades: K-2 | 280 students
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