Best Schools in Grimes, IA
Grimes, IA has a total of 20 schools including 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 15,091 students attend Grimes, IA schools. On average, schools in Grimes score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Grimes greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Grimes, IA
Grimes, IA has 5 high schools with 5,643 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 Grimes score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Grimes exceed expectations.
1. Woodward-granger High School
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Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
2. Dallas Center-grimes High School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
3. Johnston Senior High School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1790 Students
4. Waukee High School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1268 Students
5. Urbandale High School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grimes, IA
Grimes, IA has 6 middle schools with 4,388 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 Grimes score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grimes greatly exceed expectations.
1. Waukee Middle School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1069 Students
2. Dc-g Oak View
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 578 Students
3. Woodward-granger Middle School
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Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
4. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
5. Summit Middle School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1112 Students
6. Urbandale Middle School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grimes, IA
Grimes, IA has 9 elementary schools with 5,060 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 Grimes score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grimes greatly exceed expectations.
1. North Ridge Elementary
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
2. Walnut Hills Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
3. Henry A Wallace Elementary School
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
4. Webster Elementary School
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Urbandale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
5. Heritage Elementary
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 586 Students
6. South Prairie Elementary
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 452 Students
7. Timber Ridge Elementary
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 662 Students
8. Horizon Elementary
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Johnston Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 647 Students
9. Woodward-granger Early Learning Center
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Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 275 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grimes, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grimes, IA has a total population of 16,620 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grimes, 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 Grimes, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grimes, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grimes, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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