Best Schools in Essex, IA
Essex, IA has a total of 13 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 3,435 students attend Essex, IA schools. On average, schools in Essex score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Essex, IA
Essex, IA has 5 high schools with 1,370 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Essex score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex exceed expectations.
1. Essex Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Essex Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 97 Students
2. Shenandoah High School
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Shenandoah Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Red Oak Junior/senior High School
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Red Oak Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 474 Students
4. Clarinda High School
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Clarinda Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students
5. South Page Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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South Page Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex, IA
Essex, IA has 3 middle schools with 450 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Essex score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations.
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 Essex, IA
Essex, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,615 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Essex score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations.
1. Essex Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students
2. Shenandoah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Shenandoah Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 375 Students
3. South Page Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Page Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
4. Garfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Clarinda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
5. Inman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Red Oak Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 496 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex, IA has a total population of 1,016 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex, 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 Essex, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, 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 Essex, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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