Best Schools in 52242, IA
52242, IA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,232 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 52242 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52242, IA
The top high schools in 52242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iowa City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1599 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52242, IA
The top middle schools in 52242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 812 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52242, IA
The top elementary schools in 52242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
2. Horace Mann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
3. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52242, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52242, IA has a total population of 1,769 with 76% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52242, 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 52242, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52242, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52242, 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 52242, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52242, IA
How many schools are in 52242, IA?
52242, IA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,232 students in total.
How do schools in 52242 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 52242 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 52242 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52242?
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: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations