Best Schools in 52501, IA
52501, IA has 22 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 13 elementary) serving 7,833 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 52501 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52501, IA
The top high schools in 52501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Cardinal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
3. Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
4. Ottumwa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1317 Students
5. The Gateway Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52501, IA
The top middle schools in 52501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cardinal Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Evans Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1047 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52501, IA
The top elementary schools in 52501, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eddyville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
2. Eisenhower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 238 Students
3. Cardinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
4. Horace Mann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
5. Blakesburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 119 Students
6. Pekin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
7. Fremont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students
8. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 430 Students
9. James Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
10. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52501, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52501, IA has a total population of 30,415 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52501, 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 52501, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52501, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52501, 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 52501, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52501, IA
How many schools are in 52501, IA?
52501, IA has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 7,833 students in total.
How do schools in 52501 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 52501 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 52501 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52501?
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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