Best Schools in 51358, IA
51358, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,748 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 51358 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51358, IA
The top high schools in 51358, 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. Ruthven-ayrshire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
3. 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 51358, IA
The top middle schools in 51358, 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. 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 51358, IA
The top elementary schools in 51358, 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. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
3. Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
4. Fairview Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 308 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 51358, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51358, IA has a total population of 1,272 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51358, 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 51358, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51358, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51358, 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 51358, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51358, IA
How many schools are in 51358, IA?
51358, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,748 students in total.
How do schools in 51358 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 51358 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 51358 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51358?
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: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 57%
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