Best Schools in 52253, IA
52253, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,038 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in 52253 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52253, IA
The top high schools in 52253, 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. Lisbon Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
3. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
4. Tipton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
5. North Cedar Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52253, IA
The top middle schools in 52253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 397 Students
2. Solon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
3. Tipton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 292 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52253, IA
The top elementary schools in 52253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students
2. North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students
3. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 488 Students
4. Solon Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 215 Students
5. Lisbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 415 Students
6. Tipton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 339 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52253, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52253, IA has a total population of 3,346 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52253, 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 52253, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52253, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52253, 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 52253, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52253, IA
How many schools are in 52253, IA?
52253, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,038 students in total.
How do schools in 52253 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 52253 score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in 52253 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52253?
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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