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Best Schools in Clive, IA
Clive, IA has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 15,733 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Clive meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clive, IA
The top high schools in Clive, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1427 Students
2. Waukee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1268 Students
3. Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2152 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clive, IA
The top middle schools in Clive, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waukee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1069 Students
2. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 909 Students
3. Indian Hills Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 696 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clive, IA
The top elementary schools in Clive, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walnut Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
2. Shuler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
3. Westridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 748 Students
4. Crossroads Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 521 Students
5. Eason Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
6. Grant Ragan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 620 Students
7. Radiant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
8. Clive Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 528 Students
9. Crestview School Of Inquiry
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 574 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clive, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clive, IA has a total population of 19,835 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clive, 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 Clive, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clive, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clive, 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 Clive, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clive, IA
How many schools are in Clive, IA?
Clive, IA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 15,733 students in total.
How do schools in Clive perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Clive score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Clive meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clive?
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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Every school in Clive
3 of 3 schools in Clive carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Clive. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.