Best High Schools in Ames, NE

Ames, NE has 4 high schools with 2,304 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 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ames meet expectations.

1. North Bend Central High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Bend Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 226 Students

2. Fremont Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students

3. Logan View Jr/sr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Logan View Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students

4. Cedar Bluffs Secondary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cedar Bluffs Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ames, NE

Ames, NE has 2 middle schools with 747 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 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ames meet expectations.

1. North Bend Central Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Bend Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 89 Students

2. Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 658 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ames, NE

Ames, NE has 5 elementary schools with 1,561 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 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ames meet expectations.

1. North Bend Central Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Bend Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students

2. Logan View Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Logan View Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students

3. Cedar Bluffs Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Bluffs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students

4. Washington Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 385 Students

5. Milliken Park Elementary Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 291 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ames, NE

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

Community Factors

Ames, NE has a total population of 521 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ames, NE

4,612

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ames, NE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ames, NE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

695 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations