Best Schools in Ashton, IA
Ashton, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,898 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Ashton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ashton, IA
The top high schools in Ashton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sibley-ocheyedan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
2. Sheldon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
3. George-little Rock Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
4. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ashton, IA
The top middle schools in Ashton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheldon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
2. George-little Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
4. Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ashton, IA
The top elementary schools in Ashton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 450 Students
2. George-little Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students
3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
4. Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ashton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ashton, IA has a total population of 784 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ashton, 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 Ashton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashton, 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 Ashton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ashton, IA
How many schools are in Ashton, IA?
Ashton, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,898 students in total.
How do schools in Ashton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ashton score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Ashton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ashton?
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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