Ames, IA has 6 high schools with 3,564 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 Ames score 76% 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 Ames greatly exceed expectations.

Ames, IA has 4 middle schools with 2,286 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 Ames score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ames greatly exceed expectations.

Ames, IA has 12 elementary schools with 4,221 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 Ames score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ames greatly exceed expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Ames, IA has a total population of 69,499 with 51% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ames, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ames, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ames, IA.

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