Best Schools in 52079, IA
52079, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,411 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 52079 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52079, IA
The top high schools in 52079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cascade Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
2. Bellevue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 362 Students
3. Dubuque Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
4. Maquoketa Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52079, IA
The top middle schools in 52079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1093 Students
2. Maquoketa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52079, IA
The top elementary schools in 52079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cascade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
2. Andrew Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andrew Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
3. Table Mound Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
4. Briggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 198 Students
5. Cardinal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52079, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52079, IA has a total population of 814 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52079, 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 52079, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52079, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52079, 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 52079, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52079, IA
How many schools are in 52079, IA?
52079, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,411 students in total.
How do schools in 52079 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 52079 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 52079 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52079?
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: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations