Best Schools in 51237, IA
51237, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,937 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 51237 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51237, IA
The top high schools in 51237, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lyon Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
2. Sheldon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
3. Boyden-hull High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyden-hull Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students
4. George-little Rock Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51237, IA
The top middle schools in 51237, 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
2. George-little Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51237, IA
The top elementary schools in 51237, 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. George-little Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students
3. Central Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
4. Boyden-hull Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyden-hull Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51237, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51237, IA has a total population of 1,673 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51237, 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 51237, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51237, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51237, 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 51237, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51237, IA
How many schools are in 51237, IA?
51237, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,937 students in total.
How do schools in 51237 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 51237 score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 51237 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51237?
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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- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations