Best Schools in Beacon, IA
Beacon, IA has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,659 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Beacon don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beacon, IA
The top high schools in Beacon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oskaloosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
2. Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beacon, IA
The top middle schools in Beacon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oskaloosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beacon, IA
The top elementary schools in Beacon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eddyville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
2. Oskaloosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 886 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beacon, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beacon, IA has a total population of 770 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beacon, 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 Beacon, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beacon, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beacon, 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 Beacon, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beacon, IA
How many schools are in Beacon, IA?
Beacon, IA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,659 students in total.
How do schools in Beacon perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Beacon score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Beacon don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beacon?
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: 66%
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- Projected: 63%
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