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Best Schools in Atkins, IA
Atkins, IA has 16 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary) serving 11,222 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Atkins don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Atkins, IA
The top high schools in Atkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students
3. Benton Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
4. John F Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students
5. Thomas Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
Best Middle Schools in Atkins, IA
The top middle schools in Atkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
2. Benton Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
3. Norway Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
4. Taft Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
5. Prairie Creek
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students
6. Prairie Point
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1324 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atkins, IA
The top elementary schools in Atkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 406 Students
2. Maple Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
3. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
4. Prairie Crest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 416 Students
5. West Willow Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Atkins, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Atkins, IA has a total population of 2,793 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Atkins, 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 Atkins, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atkins, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atkins, 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 Atkins, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Atkins, IA
How many schools are in Atkins, IA?
Atkins, IA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,222 students in total.
How do schools in Atkins perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Atkins score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Atkins don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Atkins?
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: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Atkins
1 of 1 schools in Atkins carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Atkins. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.