Best Schools in 51012, IA
51012, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,702 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in 51012 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51012, IA
The top high schools in 51012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mmcru High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
2. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
3. River Valley Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
4. Alta-aurelia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51012, IA
The top middle schools in 51012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Cherokee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students
3. Remsen-union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Remsen-union Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51012, IA
The top elementary schools in 51012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mmcru Marcus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students
2. Aurelia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
3. River Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
4. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51012, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51012, IA has a total population of 6,591 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51012, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 51012, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51012, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51012, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 51012, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51012, IA
How many schools are in 51012, IA?
51012, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,702 students in total.
How do schools in 51012 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 51012 score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in 51012 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51012?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 63%
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