Best Schools in 51240, IA
51240, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,007 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 51240 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51240, IA
The top high schools in 51240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
2. West Lyon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51240, IA
The top middle schools in 51240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lyon Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
2. Rock Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51240, IA
The top elementary schools in 51240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Rock Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
3. Inwood Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inwood Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 57 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51240, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51240, IA has a total population of 1,808 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51240, 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 51240, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51240, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51240, 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 51240, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51240, IA
How many schools are in 51240, IA?
51240, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,007 students in total.
How do schools in 51240 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 51240 score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 51240 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51240?
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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