Best Schools in 52537, IA
52537, IA has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,539 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 52537 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52537, IA
The top high schools in 52537, 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. Davis County Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
3. Ottumwa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1317 Students
4. Moulton-udell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moulton-udell Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52537, IA
The top middle schools in 52537, 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. Davis County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 356 Students
3. Evans Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1047 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52537, IA
The top elementary schools in 52537, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davis County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 480 Students
2. Cardinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
3. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 430 Students
4. Moulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moulton-udell Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 97 Students
5. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students
6. Douma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 330 Students
7. Pickwick Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 569 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52537, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52537, IA has a total population of 7,261 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52537, 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 52537, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52537, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52537, 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 52537, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52537, IA
How many schools are in 52537, IA?
52537, IA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,539 students in total.
How do schools in 52537 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 52537 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 52537 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52537?
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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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations