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

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

2. Ridge View High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students

3. Sioux Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students

4. Storm Lake High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students

2. Sioux Central Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students

3. Cherokee Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students

4. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students

5. Storm Lake Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students

2. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 108 Students

3. Alta Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 237 Students

4. Sioux Central Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students

5. Schaller-crestland Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students

6. Storm Lake Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4,942

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

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

B+

10.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

1.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

883 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Alta, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Alta, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Storm Lake, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Aurelia, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Truesdale, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lakeside, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Juniata, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Schaller, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Galva, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rembrandt, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Linn Grove, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sulphur Springs, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations