Best Schools in Decatur, IA
Decatur, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,077 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Decatur greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur, IA
The top high schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students
2. Lamoni High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur, IA
The top middle schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lamoni Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 70 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, IA
The top elementary schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students
2. Lamoni Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
3. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur, IA has a total population of 203 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur, 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 Decatur, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur, 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 Decatur, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Decatur, IA
How many schools are in Decatur, IA?
Decatur, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,077 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Decatur score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Decatur greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur?
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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