Best Schools in 52540, IA
52540, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,993 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 52540 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 52540, IA
The top high schools in 52540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Keota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keota Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
3. Waco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
4. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
Best Middle Schools in 52540, IA
The top middle schools in 52540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
2. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 52540, IA
The top elementary schools in 52540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keota Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keota Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 188 Students
2. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
3. Lincoln Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 351 Students
4. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
5. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students
6. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 52540, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
52540, IA has a total population of 1,440 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 52540, 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 52540, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 52540, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 52540, 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 52540, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 52540, IA
How many schools are in 52540, IA?
52540, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,993 students in total.
How do schools in 52540 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 52540 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 52540 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 52540?
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: 54%
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- Projected: 58%
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