Best Schools in Alvord, IA
Alvord, IA has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,792 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in Alvord meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alvord, IA
The top high schools in Alvord, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lyon Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
2. West Lyon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alvord, IA
The top middle schools in Alvord, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lyon Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alvord, IA
The top elementary schools in Alvord, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Central Lyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alvord, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alvord, IA has a total population of 634 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alvord, 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 Alvord, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alvord, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alvord, 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 Alvord, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alvord, IA
How many schools are in Alvord, IA?
Alvord, IA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,792 students in total.
How do schools in Alvord perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Alvord score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in Alvord meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alvord?
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%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 71%
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