Best High Schools in Colfax, IA

Colfax, IA has 3 high schools with 1,508 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 Colfax score 61% 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 Colfax meet expectations.

1. Pcm High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students

2. Newton Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students

3. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students

Best Middle Schools in Colfax, IA

Colfax, IA has 1 middle schools with 247 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 Colfax score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Colfax exceed expectations.

1. Pcm Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Colfax, IA

Colfax, IA has 3 elementary schools with 922 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 Colfax score 63% 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 Colfax exceed expectations.

1. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students

2. Colfax-mingo Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students

3. Monroe Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 206 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Colfax, IA

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

Community Factors

Colfax, IA has a total population of 3,083 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Colfax, IA

2,677

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Colfax, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colfax, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

902 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
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