Best Schools in 51040, IA
51040, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,384 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 51040 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51040, IA
The top high schools in 51040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whiting Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiting Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
2. West Monona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Monona Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
3. Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51040, IA
The top middle schools in 51040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Monona Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Monona Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students
2. Mvao Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51040, IA
The top elementary schools in 51040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. West Monona Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Monona Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
3. Whiting Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiting Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 91 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51040, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51040, IA has a total population of 3,554 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51040, 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 51040, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51040, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51040, 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 51040, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51040, IA
How many schools are in 51040, IA?
51040, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,384 students in total.
How do schools in 51040 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 51040 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 51040 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51040?
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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