Best Schools in 52161, IA
52161, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,681 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 52161 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52161, IA
The top high schools in 52161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 576 Students
2. South Winneshiek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
3. North Fayette Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
4. John R Mott Jr/hi School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 351 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52161, IA
The top middle schools in 52161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
2. South Winneshiek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 129 Students
3. North Fayette Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 237 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52161, IA
The top elementary schools in 52161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carrie Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students
2. South Winneshiek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 191 Students
3. West Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 223 Students
4. Cora B Darling Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
5. John Cline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 354 Students
6. Fayette Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 105 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52161, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52161, IA has a total population of 1,381 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52161, 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 52161, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52161, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52161, 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 52161, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52161, IA
How many schools are in 52161, IA?
52161, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,681 students in total.
How do schools in 52161 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 52161 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 52161 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52161?
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: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 68%
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations