Best Schools in Baxter, IA
Baxter, IA has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 4,429 students attend Baxter, IA schools. On average, schools in Baxter score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Baxter greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Baxter, IA
Baxter, IA has 5 high schools with 1,981 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 Baxter score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Baxter greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Marshall High School
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West Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Baxter High School
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Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
3. East Marshall Senior High School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
4. Newton Senior High School
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Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
5. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
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Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
Best Middle Schools in Baxter, IA
Baxter, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,201 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 Baxter score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Baxter greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
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West Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
2. East Marshall Middle School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
3. Berg Middle School
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Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Baxter, IA
Baxter, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,247 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 Baxter score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Baxter meet expectations.
1. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
2. Baxter Elementary School
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Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
3. Colfax-mingo Elementary School
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Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
4. East Marshall Elementary School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Baxter, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Baxter, IA has a total population of 1,637 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Baxter, 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 Baxter, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Baxter, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Baxter, 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 Baxter, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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