Best High Schools in 51047, IA

High schools
4
Students
935
Avg actual
73%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 51047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South O'brien Secondary School

A-

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students

2. Sioux Central High School

B-

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students

4. Alta-aurelia High School

D+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

Best Middle Schools in 51047, IA

Middle schools
3
Students
886
Avg actual
79%
Avg projected
62%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 51047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students

2. Spencer Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students

3. Sioux Central Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 51047, IA

Elementary schools
4
Students
800
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
63%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 51047, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Aurelia Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students

2. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center

C

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students

3. Sioux Central Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students

4. Clay Central-everly Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 51047, IA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

51047, IA has a total population of 600 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 51047, IA

2,621

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 51047, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

10.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51047, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51047, IA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,342 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 51047, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 51047, IA

How many schools are in 51047, IA?

51047, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,621 students in total.

How do schools in 51047 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 51047 score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 51047 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51047?

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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