Best High Schools in Ames, KS

Ames, KS has 2 high schools with 583 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 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ames don't meet expectations.

1. Concordia Jr-sr High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Concordia • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 485 Students

2. Clifton-clyde Sr High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ames, KS

Ames, KS has 2 middle schools with 299 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 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ames exceed expectations.

1. Concordia Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Concordia • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 187 Students

2. Clifton-clyde Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 112 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ames, KS

Ames, KS has 2 elementary schools with 553 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 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ames don't meet expectations.

1. Clifton-clyde Grade School K-3

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clifton-clyde • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 94 Students

2. Concordia Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Concordia • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 459 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ames, KS

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

Community Factors

Ames, KS has a total population of 82 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ames, KS

1,435

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ames, KS.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

14.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ames, KS.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,791 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ames, KS Internet Health Assessment.

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