Best Schools in Cambridge, IA
Cambridge, IA has a total of 10 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 4,589 students attend Cambridge, IA schools. On average, schools in Cambridge score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cambridge, IA
Cambridge, IA has 3 high schools with 1,683 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 Cambridge score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cambridge exceed expectations.
1. North Polk High School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
2. Ballard High School
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Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
3. Nevada High School
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Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cambridge, IA
Cambridge, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,330 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 Cambridge score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Polk Middle School
SchoolGrade
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
2. Ballard Middle School
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Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
3. Nevada Middle School
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Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cambridge, IA
Cambridge, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,576 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 Cambridge score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ballard East Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
2. North Polk Central Elementary School
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North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
3. Central Elementary School
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Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students
4. Collins-maxwell Elementary School
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Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cambridge, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cambridge, IA has a total population of 1,247 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cambridge, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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