Best Schools in 51301, IA
51301, IA has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,338 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 51301 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51301, IA
The top high schools in 51301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
2. Okoboji High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
4. Graettinger-terril High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51301, IA
The top middle schools in 51301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
2. Okoboji Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
3. Graettinger-terril Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51301, IA
The top elementary schools in 51301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Okoboji Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
2. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 143 Students
3. Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 92 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 467 Students
5. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
6. Fairview Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 308 Students
7. Clay Central-everly Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
8. Johnson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51301, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51301, IA has a total population of 12,622 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51301, 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 51301, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51301, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51301, 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 51301, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51301, IA
How many schools are in 51301, IA?
51301, IA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,338 students in total.
How do schools in 51301 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 51301 score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 51301 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51301?
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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