Best Schools in Ferguson, IA
Ferguson, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,081 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Ferguson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ferguson, IA
The top high schools in Ferguson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Marshall Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
2. Marshalltown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1582 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ferguson, IA
The top middle schools in Ferguson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
2. B R Miller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 782 Students
3. Lenihan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ferguson, IA
The top elementary schools in Ferguson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J C Hoglan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
2. East Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ferguson, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ferguson, IA has a total population of 494 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ferguson, 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 Ferguson, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ferguson, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ferguson, 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 Ferguson, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ferguson, IA
How many schools are in Ferguson, IA?
Ferguson, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,081 students in total.
How do schools in Ferguson perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Ferguson score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Ferguson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ferguson?
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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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations