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Best Schools in Donnellson, IA
Donnellson, IA has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,460 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Donnellson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Donnellson, IA
The top high schools in Donnellson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
3. Fort Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Donnellson, IA
The top middle schools in Donnellson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Donnellson, IA
The top elementary schools in Donnellson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Central Lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 657 Students
3. Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Donnellson, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Donnellson, IA has a total population of 1,715 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Donnellson, 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 Donnellson, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Donnellson, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Donnellson, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Donnellson, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Donnellson, IA
How many schools are in Donnellson, IA?
Donnellson, IA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,460 students in total.
How do schools in Donnellson perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Donnellson score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Donnellson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Donnellson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 61%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 61%
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Donnellson
3 of 3 schools in Donnellson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Donnellson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.