Best Schools in Durango, IA
Durango, IA has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,199 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Durango don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Durango, IA
The top high schools in Durango, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Dubuque High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
2. Hempstead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Durango, IA
The top middle schools in Durango, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drexler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
2. Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1093 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Durango, IA
The top elementary schools in Durango, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Epworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
2. John Kennedy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
3. Farley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
4. Sageville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Durango, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Durango, IA has a total population of 619 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Durango, 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 Durango, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Durango, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Durango, 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 Durango, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Durango, IA
How many schools are in Durango, IA?
Durango, IA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,199 students in total.
How do schools in Durango perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Durango score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Durango don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Durango?
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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