Best Schools in Bernard, IA
Bernard, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,866 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Bernard don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bernard, IA
The top high schools in Bernard, 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. Cascade Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
3. Dubuque Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
4. Maquoketa Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bernard, IA
The top middle schools in Bernard, 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. Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1093 Students
3. Maquoketa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bernard, IA
The top elementary schools in Bernard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peosta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Cascade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
3. Table Mound Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
4. Briggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 198 Students
5. Cardinal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bernard, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bernard, IA has a total population of 1,012 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bernard, 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 Bernard, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bernard, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bernard, 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 Bernard, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bernard, IA
How many schools are in Bernard, IA?
Bernard, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,866 students in total.
How do schools in Bernard perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Bernard score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Bernard don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bernard?
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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