Best Schools in Defiance, IA
Defiance, IA has a total of 13 schools including 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 4,937 students attend Defiance, IA schools. On average, schools in Defiance score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Defiance greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
2. Woodbine High School
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Woodbine Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Ikm-manning High School
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Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
4. Denison High School
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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
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Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Harlan Community Middle School
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Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
3. Denison Middle School
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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
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Boyer Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
2. Irwin Elementary School
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Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 230 Students
3. Harlan Intermediate School
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Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
4. Broadway Elementary School
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Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 281 Students
5. Denison Elementary School
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Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 676 Students
6. Harlan Primary
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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
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 Defiance, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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