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Best Schools in 51501, IA
51501, IA has 16 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,804 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 51501 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51501, IA
The top high schools in 51501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis Central Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students
2. Abraham Lincoln High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1399 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1243 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51501, IA
The top middle schools in 51501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
2. Gerald W Kirn Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
3. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51501, IA
The top elementary schools in 51501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewis & Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
2. Titan Hill Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 863 Students
3. Franklin Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
4. Edison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
5. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
6. Bloomer Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
7. Carter Lake Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
8. Longfellow Elementary School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
9. Rue Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
10. E A Kreft Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51501, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51501, IA has a total population of 34,958 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51501, 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 51501, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51501, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51501, 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 51501, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51501, IA
How many schools are in 51501, IA?
51501, IA has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,804 students in total.
How do schools in 51501 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 51501 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 51501 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51501?
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: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations