Best Schools in 52042, IA
52042, IA has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,933 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 52042 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52042, IA
The top high schools in 52042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Delaware High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
2. Edgewood-colesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 207 Students
3. Starmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
4. Central Middle School/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52042, IA
The top middle schools in 52042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Delaware Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students
2. Starmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52042, IA
The top elementary schools in 52042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
2. Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
3. Lambert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 509 Students
4. Starmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52042, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52042, IA has a total population of 1,803 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52042, 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 52042, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52042, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52042, 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 52042, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52042, IA
How many schools are in 52042, IA?
52042, IA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,933 students in total.
How do schools in 52042 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 52042 score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 52042 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52042?
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: 81%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations