Best Schools in Balltown, IA
Balltown, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,299 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Balltown don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balltown, IA
The top high schools in Balltown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Dubuque High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
2. Hempstead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Balltown, IA
The top middle schools in Balltown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drexler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balltown, IA
The top elementary schools in Balltown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Epworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
2. Sageville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Balltown, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Balltown, IA has a total population of 104 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Balltown, 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 Balltown, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balltown, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balltown, 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 Balltown, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balltown, IA
How many schools are in Balltown, IA?
Balltown, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,299 students in total.
How do schools in Balltown perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Balltown score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Balltown don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balltown?
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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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations