Best Schools in 51242, IA
51242, IA has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 996 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 73%, so schools in 51242 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51242, IA
The top high schools in 51242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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 51242, IA
The top middle schools in 51242, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 51242, IA
The top elementary schools in 51242, 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
Education & Community Snapshot in 51242, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51242, IA has a total population of 212 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51242, 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 51242, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51242, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51242, 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 51242, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51242, IA
How many schools are in 51242, IA?
51242, IA has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 996 students in total.
How do schools in 51242 perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in 51242 score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in 51242 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51242?
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: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations