Best Schools in Emerson, IA
Emerson, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,088 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Emerson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emerson, IA
The top high schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Mills Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 215 Students
2. Red Oak Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Oak Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 474 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emerson, IA
The top middle schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shenandoah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenandoah Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emerson, IA
The top elementary schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shenandoah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenandoah Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 375 Students
2. East Mills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
3. Inman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Oak Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 496 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emerson, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emerson, IA has a total population of 635 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emerson, 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 Emerson, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emerson, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emerson, 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 Emerson, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emerson, IA
How many schools are in Emerson, IA?
Emerson, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,088 students in total.
How do schools in Emerson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Emerson score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Emerson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emerson?
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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