Best Schools in Dunbar, IA
Dunbar, IA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,812 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Dunbar greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dunbar, IA
The top high schools in Dunbar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Marshall Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
2. Gmg Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
3. Marshalltown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1582 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dunbar, IA
The top middle schools in Dunbar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
2. B R Miller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 782 Students
3. Lenihan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dunbar, IA
The top elementary schools in Dunbar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J C Hoglan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
2. Anson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 275 Students
3. Gmg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
4. Franklin Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students
5. East Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
6. Woodbury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 366 Students
7. Rogers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dunbar, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dunbar, IA has a total population of 288 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunbar, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dunbar, IA
How many schools are in Dunbar, IA?
Dunbar, IA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,812 students in total.
How do schools in Dunbar perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Dunbar score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Dunbar greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dunbar?
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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