Best Schools in 51343, IA
51343, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,526 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in 51343 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51343, IA
The top high schools in 51343, 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. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51343, IA
The top middle schools in 51343, 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. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51343, IA
The top elementary schools in 51343, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 467 Students
2. Sioux Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
3. Fairview Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 308 Students
4. Clay Central-everly Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
5. Johnson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51343, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51343, IA has a total population of 257 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51343, 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 51343, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51343, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51343, 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 51343, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51343, IA
How many schools are in 51343, IA?
51343, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,526 students in total.
How do schools in 51343 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 51343 score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in 51343 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51343?
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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