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Best Schools in Alta, IA
Alta, IA has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,969 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Alta meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alta, IA
The top high schools in Alta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Alta-aurelia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
3. Ridge View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
4. Storm Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alta, IA
The top middle schools in Alta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
3. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
4. Storm Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alta, IA
The top elementary schools in Alta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schaller-crestland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students
2. Alta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 237 Students
3. Aurelia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
4. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 108 Students
5. Galva-holstein Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 137 Students
6. Sioux Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
7. Storm Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 814 Students
8. Storm Lake Early Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 245 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alta, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alta, IA
How many schools are in Alta, IA?
Alta, IA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,969 students in total.
How do schools in Alta perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Alta score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Alta meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alta?
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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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Alta
2 of 2 schools in Alta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Alta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.