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Best Schools in 52257, IA
52257, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,755 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 52257 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52257, IA
The top high schools in 52257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
2. Benton Community Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52257, IA
The top middle schools in 52257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
2. Norway Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52257, IA
The top elementary schools in 52257, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keystone Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
2. Longfellow Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52257, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52257, IA has a total population of 299 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52257, 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 52257, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52257, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52257, 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 52257, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52257, IA
How many schools are in 52257, IA?
52257, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,755 students in total.
How do schools in 52257 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 52257 score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 52257 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52257?
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: 74%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations