Best Schools in Alpha, IA
Alpha, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,082 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Alpha don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alpha, IA
The top high schools in Alpha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Fayette Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
2. Sumner-fredericksburg Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
3. Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alpha, IA
The top middle schools in Alpha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Fayette Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 237 Students
2. Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 224 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alpha, IA
The top elementary schools in Alpha, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Turkey Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
2. West Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 223 Students
3. Fredericksburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 128 Students
4. Durant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 197 Students
5. Fayette Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 105 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alpha, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alpha, IA has a total population of 287 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alpha, 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 Alpha, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alpha, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alpha, 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 Alpha, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alpha, IA
How many schools are in Alpha, IA?
Alpha, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,082 students in total.
How do schools in Alpha perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Alpha score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Alpha don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alpha?
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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