Best Schools in Downey, IA
Downey, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,338 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Downey meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downey, IA
The top high schools in Downey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Branch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
2. Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 214 Students
3. Iowa City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1599 Students
4. West Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downey, IA
The top middle schools in Downey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Branch Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Southeast Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 812 Students
3. West Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downey, IA
The top elementary schools in Downey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lone Tree Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
2. Hoover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
3. Herbert Hoover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
4. West Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 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
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 Downey, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Downey, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downey, IA
How many schools are in Downey, IA?
Downey, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,338 students in total.
How do schools in Downey perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downey score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Downey meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downey?
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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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations