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Best Schools in 51542, IA
51542, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,923 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 51542 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51542, IA
The top high schools in 51542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
2. Missouri Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missouri Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students
3. Tri-center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
4. Abraham Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1399 Students
Best Middle Schools in 51542, IA
The top middle schools in 51542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
2. Tri-center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
3. Missouri Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missouri Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students
4. Gerald W Kirn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 51542, IA
The top elementary schools in 51542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
2. Tri-center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
3. Lewis & Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
4. Missouri Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missouri Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51542, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51542, IA has a total population of 1,036 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51542, 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 51542, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51542, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51542, 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 51542, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51542, IA
How many schools are in 51542, IA?
51542, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,923 students in total.
How do schools in 51542 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 51542 score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 51542 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51542?
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: 74%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 68%
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations