Best Schools in Altoona, IA
Altoona, IA has a total of 13 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 8,071 students attend Altoona, IA schools. On average, schools in Altoona score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Altoona greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Altoona, IA
Altoona, IA has 2 high schools with 3,114 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 Altoona score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Altoona meet expectations.
1. Bondurant-farrar High School
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Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
2. Southeast Polk High School
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Altoona, IA
Altoona, IA has 2 middle schools with 915 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 Altoona score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Altoona greatly exceed expectations.
1. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 • 535 Students
2. Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School
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Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 380 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Altoona, IA
Altoona, IA has 9 elementary schools with 4,042 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 Altoona score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Altoona greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mitchellville Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
2. Runnells Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Delaware Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
4. Four Mile Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
5. Centennial Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
6. Altoona Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
7. Clay Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
8. Willowbrook Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
9. Morris Elementary
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Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 621 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Altoona, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Altoona, IA has a total population of 21,494 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Altoona, 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 Altoona, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Altoona, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Altoona, 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 Altoona, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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