Best High Schools in Diagonal, IA

Diagonal, IA has 3 high schools with 888 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 Diagonal score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Diagonal greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mount Ayr High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students

2. Creston High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

3. Lenox High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students

4. Diagonal Junior-senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 62 Students

Best Middle Schools in Diagonal, IA

Diagonal, IA has 2 middle schools with 508 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 Diagonal score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Diagonal greatly exceed expectations.

1. Creston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Diagonal, IA

Diagonal, IA has 3 elementary schools with 817 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 Diagonal score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Diagonal greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mount Ayr Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students

2. Diagonal Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students

3. Creston Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Diagonal, IA

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

Community Factors

Diagonal, IA has a total population of 620 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Diagonal, IA

2,213

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Diagonal, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

7.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

1.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Diagonal, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

476 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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