Best High Schools in Delaware County, IA

Delaware County, IA has 8 high schools with 2,910 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 Delaware County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Delaware County exceed expectations.

1. Cascade Junior-senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students

2. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students

3. Western Dubuque High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students

4. West Delaware High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students

5. North-linn Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students

6. Monticello High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students

7. Edgewood-colesburg High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 207 Students

8. Starmont High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students

Best Middle Schools in Delaware County, IA

Delaware County, IA has 6 middle schools with 1,714 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 Delaware County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Delaware County greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Delaware Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students

2. Maquoketa Valley Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students

3. Drexler Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students

4. North-linn Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students

5. Monticello Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students

6. Starmont Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Delaware County, IA

Delaware County, IA has 12 elementary schools with 2,973 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 Delaware County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Delaware County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cascade Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

2. Delhi Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 148 Students

3. Dyersville Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students

4. Farley Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students

5. Lambert Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 509 Students

6. Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students

7. North Linn Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students

8. Starmont Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students

9. Shannon Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students

10. Earlville Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 98 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Delaware County, IA

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

Community Factors

Delaware County, IA has a total population of 17,488 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Delaware County, IA

7,597

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Delaware County, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

8.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delaware County, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

980 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Black Hawk County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations