Best Schools in Ely, IA
Ely, IA has 15 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,282 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Ely meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ely, IA
The top high schools in Ely, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Solon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
2. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
3. Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students
4. George Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1291 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ely, IA
The top middle schools in Ely, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 397 Students
2. Solon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
3. Prairie Creek
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students
4. Prairie Point
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1324 Students
5. Mckinley Steam Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ely, IA
The top elementary schools in Ely, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students
2. Prairie Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
3. Lakeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 488 Students
4. Solon Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solon Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 215 Students
5. Prairie Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 402 Students
6. Erskine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ely, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ely, IA has a total population of 3,803 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ely, 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 Ely, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ely, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ely, 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 Ely, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ely, IA
How many schools are in Ely, IA?
Ely, IA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,282 students in total.
How do schools in Ely perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Ely score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Ely meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ely?
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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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 70%
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- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 63%
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