Best Schools in 51520, IA
51520, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,665 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 51520 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51520, IA
The top high schools in 51520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyer Valley Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyer Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 220 Students
2. Denison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51520, IA
The top middle schools in 51520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Denison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51520, IA
The top elementary schools in 51520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyer Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyer Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
2. Broadway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 281 Students
3. Denison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 676 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51520, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51520, IA has a total population of 196 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51520, 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 51520, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51520, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51520, 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 51520, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51520, IA
How many schools are in 51520, IA?
51520, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,665 students in total.
How do schools in 51520 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 51520 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 51520 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51520?
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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