Best Schools in Alta Vista, IA
Alta Vista, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,925 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Alta Vista exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alta Vista, IA
The top high schools in Alta Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Crestwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
3. Riceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 195 Students
4. Charles City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 534 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alta Vista, IA
The top middle schools in Alta Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hampton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 279 Students
2. Charles City Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alta Vista, IA
The top elementary schools in Alta Vista, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
2. Riceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
3. New Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 184 Students
5. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alta Vista, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alta Vista, IA has a total population of 726 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alta Vista, 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 Vista, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alta Vista, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alta Vista, 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 Vista, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alta Vista, IA
How many schools are in Alta Vista, IA?
Alta Vista, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,925 students in total.
How do schools in Alta Vista perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Alta Vista score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Alta Vista exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alta Vista?
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: 62%
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