Best Schools in 52530, IA
52530, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,213 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 52530 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52530, IA
The top high schools in 52530, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cardinal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
2. Ottumwa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1317 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52530, IA
The top middle schools in 52530, 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 52530, IA
The top elementary schools in 52530, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cardinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
2. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 430 Students
3. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52530, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52530, IA has a total population of 1,002 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52530, 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 52530, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52530, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52530, 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 52530, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52530, IA
How many schools are in 52530, IA?
52530, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,213 students in total.
How do schools in 52530 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 52530 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 52530 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52530?
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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