Best Schools in 51537, IA
51537, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,471 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 51537 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51537, IA
The top high schools in 51537, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ikm-manning High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
2. Ahstw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Harlan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
4. Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 196 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51537, IA
The top middle schools in 51537, 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
3. Ikm-manning Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51537, IA
The top elementary schools in 51537, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shelby County Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
2. Ahstw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
3. Irwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 230 Students
4. Harlan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
5. Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
6. Harlan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51537, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51537, IA has a total population of 6,498 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51537, 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 51537, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51537, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51537, 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 51537, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51537, IA
How many schools are in 51537, IA?
51537, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,471 students in total.
How do schools in 51537 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 51537 score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 51537 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51537?
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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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 63%
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