Best Schools in Birmingham, IA
Birmingham, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,192 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Birmingham exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Birmingham, IA
The top high schools in Birmingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
Best Middle Schools in Birmingham, IA
The top middle schools in Birmingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Birmingham, IA
The top elementary schools in Birmingham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
2. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
3. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Birmingham, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Birmingham, IA has a total population of 664 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Birmingham, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Birmingham, IA
How many schools are in Birmingham, IA?
Birmingham, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,192 students in total.
How do schools in Birmingham perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Birmingham score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Birmingham exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Birmingham?
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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