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Best Schools in Dallas Center, IA
Dallas Center, IA has 19 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,496 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Dallas Center exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dallas Center, IA
The top high schools in Dallas Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adm Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
2. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1427 Students
3. Dallas Center-grimes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
4. Woodward-granger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dallas Center, IA
The top middle schools in Dallas Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
2. Dc-g Oak View
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 578 Students
3. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
4. Waukee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1069 Students
5. Desoto Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
6. Woodward-granger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dallas Center, IA
The top elementary schools in Dallas Center, 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. Dallas Center Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 199 Students
3. Meadow View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 520 Students
4. Woodward-granger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 349 Students
5. Radiant Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
6. Woodward-granger Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 275 Students
7. Adel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dallas Center, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dallas Center, IA has a total population of 2,733 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dallas Center, 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 Dallas Center, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dallas Center, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dallas Center, 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 Dallas Center, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dallas Center, IA
How many schools are in Dallas Center, IA?
Dallas Center, IA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,496 students in total.
How do schools in Dallas Center perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Dallas Center score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Dallas Center exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dallas Center?
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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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dallas Center
2 of 2 schools in Dallas Center carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Dallas Center. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.