Best High Schools in Downey, IA

Downey, IA has 3 high schools with 2,207 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 Downey score 60% 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 Downey meet expectations.

1. West Branch High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students

2. Iowa City High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1599 Students

3. West Liberty High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downey, IA

Downey, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,468 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 Downey score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downey greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Branch Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students

2. Southeast Junior High School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 812 Students

3. West Liberty Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downey, IA

Downey, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,330 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 Downey score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downey meet expectations.

1. Longfellow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 385 Students

2. Hoover Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students

3. Lone Tree Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students

4. West Liberty Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downey, IA

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

Community Factors

Downey, IA has a total population of 335 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downey, IA

5,005

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downey, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.13 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.11 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downey, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

951 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Downey, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

West Branch, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Liberty, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Oasis, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Springdale, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lone Tree, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Iowa City, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hills, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
University Heights, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Morse, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Nichols, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations