Best High Schools in 52353, IA

High schools
4
Students
1,236
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 52353, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Highland High School

B

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students

2. Mid-prairie High School

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students

3. Waco High School

C-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students

4. Washington High School

D-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students

Best Middle Schools in 52353, IA

Middle schools
3
Students
891
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 52353, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mid-prairie Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 430 Students

2. Highland Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students

3. Washington Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 52353, IA

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,128
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 52353, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. St James School

A

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St James School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students

2. Mid-prairie West Elem. School

B-

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students

3. Lincoln Upper Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 351 Students

4. Waco Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students

5. Highland Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students

6. Stewart Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students

7. Mid-prairie East Elem. School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 272 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 52353, IA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

52353, IA has a total population of 9,330 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 52353, IA

4,255

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 52353, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.43 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52353, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52353, IA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

954 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 52353, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 52353, IA

How many schools are in 52353, IA?

52353, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,255 students in total.

How do schools in 52353 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 52353 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 52353 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52353?

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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