Best High Schools in Brandon, IA

Brandon, IA has 4 high schools with 1,720 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 Brandon score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brandon exceed expectations.

1. Vinton-shellsburg High School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students

2. Independence Junior Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students

3. Union High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students

4. Jesup High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students

Best Middle Schools in Brandon, IA

Brandon, IA has 3 middle schools with 771 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 Brandon score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brandon greatly exceed expectations.

1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students

2. Union Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students

3. Jesup Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 252 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Brandon, IA

Brandon, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,709 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 Brandon score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brandon greatly exceed expectations.

1. La Porte City Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students

2. Jesup Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 438 Students

3. Tilford Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students

4. West Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 381 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Brandon, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Brandon, IA has a total population of 860 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Brandon, IA

4,200

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brandon, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brandon, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brandon, IA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

212 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brandon, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Brandon, IA

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Shady Grove, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rowley, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Urbana, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Littleton, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
La Porte City, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jesup, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Independence, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Vinton, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Otterville, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations