Best Schools in Alta, IA
Alta, IA has a total of 15 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,942 students attend Alta, IA schools. On average, schools in Alta score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Alta greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Alta, IA
Alta, IA has 4 high schools with 1,512 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alta score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alta exceed expectations.
1. Alta-aurelia High School
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Ridge View High School
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Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
3. Sioux Central High School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Storm Lake High School
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alta, IA
Alta, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,685 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alta score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alta greatly exceed expectations.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Sioux Central Middle School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
3. Cherokee Middle School
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Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students
4. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
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Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
5. Storm Lake Middle School
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alta, IA
Alta, IA has 6 elementary schools with 1,745 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alta score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alta greatly exceed expectations.
1. Aurelia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
2. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary
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Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 108 Students
3. Alta Elementary School
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 237 Students
4. Sioux Central Elementary School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
5. Schaller-crestland Elementary
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Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students
6. Storm Lake Elementary
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Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 814 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alta, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alta, IA has a total population of 2,779 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alta, 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 Alta, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alta, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alta, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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