Best High Schools in Denver, IA

Denver, IA has 3 high schools with 2,055 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 Denver score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Denver greatly exceed expectations.

1. Denver Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students

2. Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students

3. East High School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students

Best Middle Schools in Denver, IA

Denver, IA has 2 middle schools with 906 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 Denver score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Denver greatly exceed expectations.

1. Denver Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students

2. Waverly-shell Rock Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 699 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Denver, IA

Denver, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,023 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 Denver score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Denver greatly exceed expectations.

1. K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students

2. West Cedar Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 230 Students

3. Janesville Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Janesville Consolidated School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Denver, IA

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

Community Factors

Denver, IA has a total population of 3,925 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Denver, IA

3,984

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Denver, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.62 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denver, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,152 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Denver, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Knittel, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Readlyn, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Janesville, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Waverly, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bremer, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Tripoli, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Cedar, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cedar Falls, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dunkerton, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Shell Rock, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations