Best Schools in Castana, IA
Castana, IA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,399 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Castana exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Castana, IA
The top high schools in Castana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Monona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Monona Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
2. Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
Best Middle Schools in Castana, IA
The top middle schools in Castana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charter Oak-ute Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charter Oak-ute Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
2. West Monona Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Monona Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students
3. Mvao Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Castana, IA
The top elementary schools in Castana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charter Oak-ute Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 128 Students
3. West Monona Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Monona Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Castana, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Castana, IA has a total population of 352 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Castana, 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 Castana, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Castana, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Castana, 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 Castana, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Castana, IA
How many schools are in Castana, IA?
Castana, IA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,399 students in total.
How do schools in Castana perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Castana score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Castana exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Castana?
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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