Best High Schools in Buffalo Center, IA

Buffalo Center, IA has 2 high schools with 441 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 Buffalo Center score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buffalo Center exceed expectations.

1. Forest City High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students

2. North Iowa High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students

Best Middle Schools in Buffalo Center, IA

Buffalo Center, IA has 3 middle schools with 565 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 Buffalo Center score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo Center exceed expectations.

1. Forest City Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students

2. North Union Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students

3. North Iowa Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo Center, IA

Buffalo Center, IA has 3 elementary schools with 873 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 Buffalo Center score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo Center exceed expectations.

1. North Kossuth Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students

2. Forest City Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students

3. North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo Center, IA

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

Community Factors

Buffalo Center, IA has a total population of 1,248 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Buffalo Center, IA

1,879

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo Center, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo Center, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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