Best Schools in 51521, IA
51521, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,274 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in 51521 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51521, IA
The top high schools in 51521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
2. Harlan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51521, IA
The top middle schools in 51521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Harlan Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51521, IA
The top elementary schools in 51521, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
2. Harlan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
3. Harlan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51521, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51521, IA has a total population of 2,211 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51521, 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 51521, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51521, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51521, 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 51521, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51521, IA
How many schools are in 51521, IA?
51521, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,274 students in total.
How do schools in 51521 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 51521 score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in 51521 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51521?
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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