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

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students

2. Southeast Polk High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 • 535 Students

2. Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students

2. Runnells Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students

3. Delaware Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

4. Four Mile Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students

5. Centennial Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

6. Altoona Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students

7. Clay Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students

8. Willowbrook Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students

9. Morris Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

8,071

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

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

A-

9.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,059 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Altoona, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Ivy, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Berwick, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pleasant Hill, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bondurant, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mitchellville, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Santiago, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Runnells, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Des Moines, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ankeny, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Valeria, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations