Best Schools in Ellston, IA
Ellston, IA has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,122 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Ellston greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ellston, IA
The top high schools in Ellston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
2. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ellston, IA
The top elementary schools in Ellston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Ayr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
2. East Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ellston, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ellston, IA has a total population of 282 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ellston, 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 Ellston, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ellston, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ellston, 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 Ellston, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ellston, IA
How many schools are in Ellston, IA?
Ellston, IA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,122 students in total.
How do schools in Ellston perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Ellston score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Ellston greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ellston?
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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