Best High Schools in Central City, IA

Central City, IA has 4 high schools with 1,034 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 Central City score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central City meet expectations.

1. North-linn Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students

2. Springville Secondary School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Springville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 185 Students

3. Anamosa High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students

4. Central City High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 228 Students

5. Alburnett Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students

Best Middle Schools in Central City, IA

Central City, IA has 4 middle schools with 812 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 Central City score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central City greatly exceed expectations.

1. North-linn Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students

2. Alburnett Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students

3. Anamosa Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 344 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Central City, IA

Central City, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,533 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 Central City score 60% 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 Central City meet expectations.

1. Springville Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students

2. Alburnett Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

3. North Linn Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students

4. Strawberry Hill

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students

5. Central City Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central City Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 185 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Central City, IA

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

Community Factors

Central City, IA has a total population of 2,333 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Central City, IA

3,379

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central City, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

7.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.93 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central City, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,022 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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