Best High Schools in Clarke County, IA

Clarke County, IA has 3 high schools with 688 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 Clarke County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clarke County exceed expectations.

1. Clarke Community High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students

2. Murray Jr/sr High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students

3. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clarke County, IA

Clarke County, IA has 2 middle schools with 539 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 Clarke County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clarke County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Interstate 35 Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students

2. Clarke Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clarke County, IA

Clarke County, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,450 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 Clarke County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clarke County meet expectations.

1. East Union Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students

2. Interstate 35 Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 334 Students

3. Mormon Trail Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students

4. Murray Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students

5. Clarke Community Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clarke County, IA

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

Community Factors

Clarke County, IA has a total population of 9,748 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clarke County, IA

2,677

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clarke County, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

18.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarke County, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,141 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Clarke County, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations