Best Schools in 52240, IA
52240, IA has 44 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 26 elementary) serving 20,107 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 52240 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52240, IA
The top high schools in 52240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
2. Clear Creek Amana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
3. West Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
4. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1167 Students
5. West Branch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
6. Mid-prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
7. Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 214 Students
8. Iowa City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1599 Students
9. West Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
10. Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52240, IA
The top middle schools in 52240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
2. Clear Creek Amana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 640 Students
3. North Central Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
4. Mid-prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 430 Students
5. West Branch Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
6. Northwest Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
7. Southeast Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 812 Students
8. West Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52240, IA
The top elementary schools in 52240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
3. Penn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
4. North Bend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 393 Students
5. Lone Tree Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
6. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 488 Students
7. Solon Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 215 Students
8. Mid-prairie West Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
9. Oak Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 345 Students
10. Horace Mann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52240, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52240, IA has a total population of 34,922 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52240, 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 52240, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52240, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52240, 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 52240, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52240, IA
How many schools are in 52240, IA?
52240, IA has 44 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 20,107 students in total.
How do schools in 52240 perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in 52240 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 52240 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52240?
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: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations