Best Schools in Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls, IA has a total of 34 schools including 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 16,955 students attend Cedar Falls, IA schools. On average, schools in Cedar Falls score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cedar Falls greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls, IA has 8 high schools with 5,830 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 Cedar Falls score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cedar Falls greatly exceed expectations.
1. Denver Senior High School
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
2. Cedar Falls High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1302 Students
3. Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
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Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
4. Hudson High School
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Hudson Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
5. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
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Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
6. Dike-new Hartford High School
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Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
7. West High School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
8. East High School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls, IA has 8 middle schools with 4,226 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 Cedar Falls score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cedar Falls greatly exceed expectations.
1. Denver Middle School
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
2. Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
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Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
3. Peet Junior High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 670 Students
4. Holmes Junior High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 639 Students
5. Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
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Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 699 Students
6. Hoover Middle School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
7. Central Middle School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students
8. George Washington Carver Academy
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls, IA has 17 elementary schools with 6,855 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 Cedar Falls score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cedar Falls greatly exceed expectations.
1. Helen A Hansen Elementary School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students
2. Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 485 Students
3. K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
4. New Hartford Elementary School
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Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
5. Dike Elementary School
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Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 312 Students
6. Southdale Elementary School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 530 Students
7. Orchard Hill Elementary School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 436 Students
8. Orange Elementary School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
9. Janesville Elementary School
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Janesville Consolidated School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
10. Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
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Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cedar Falls, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cedar Falls, IA has a total population of 41,713 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cedar Falls, 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 Cedar Falls, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cedar Falls, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cedar Falls, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cedar Falls, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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