Best Schools in 51231, IA
51231, IA has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,688 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 51231 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51231, IA
The top high schools in 51231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South O'brien Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Sheldon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51231, IA
The top middle schools in 51231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheldon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51231, IA
The top elementary schools in 51231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 450 Students
2. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51231, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51231, IA has a total population of 251 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51231, 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 51231, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51231, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51231, 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 51231, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51231, IA
How many schools are in 51231, IA?
51231, IA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,688 students in total.
How do schools in 51231 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 51231 score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 51231 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51231?
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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