Best Schools in 51543, IA
51543, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,439 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 51543 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 51543, IA
The top high schools in 51543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Audubon Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Audubon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 296 Students
2. Harlan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
3. 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 51543, IA
The top middle schools in 51543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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 51543, IA
The top elementary schools in 51543, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Audubon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Audubon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students
2. Harlan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
3. 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
4. Harlan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 51543, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
51543, IA has a total population of 423 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 51543, 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 51543, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 51543, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 51543, 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 51543, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 51543, IA
How many schools are in 51543, IA?
51543, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,439 students in total.
How do schools in 51543 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 51543 score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 51543 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 51543?
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: 59%
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- Projected: 61%
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