Best Schools in Dorchester, IA
Dorchester, IA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,710 students. On average they score 85% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Dorchester greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dorchester, IA
The top high schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 576 Students
2. Waukon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dorchester, IA
The top middle schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waukon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
2. Decorah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester, IA
The top elementary schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carrie Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students
2. East Campus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 206 Students
3. John Cline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 354 Students
4. West Campus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dorchester, IA has a total population of 495 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dorchester, IA
How many schools are in Dorchester, IA?
Dorchester, IA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,710 students in total.
How do schools in Dorchester perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Dorchester score 85% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Dorchester greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dorchester?
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: 56%
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- Projected: 66%
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