Best High Schools in Defiance, IA

Defiance, IA has 4 high schools with 1,743 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 Defiance score 68% 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 Defiance exceed expectations.

1. Harlan High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students

2. Woodbine High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Woodbine Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 284 Students

3. Ikm-manning High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students

4. Denison High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students

Best Middle Schools in Defiance, IA

Defiance, IA has 4 middle schools with 1,409 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 Defiance score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Defiance greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ikm-manning Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students

2. Harlan Community Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students

3. Denison Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Defiance, IA

Defiance, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,785 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 Defiance score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Defiance greatly exceed expectations.

1. Boyer Valley Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boyer Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students

2. Irwin Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 230 Students

3. Harlan Intermediate School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students

4. Broadway Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 281 Students

5. Denison Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 676 Students

6. Harlan Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 369 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Defiance, IA

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

Community Factors

Defiance, IA has a total population of 553 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Defiance, IA

4,937

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Defiance, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

8.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Defiance, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

344 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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