Best High Schools in Houghton, IA

Houghton, IA has 4 high schools with 1,832 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 Houghton score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Houghton exceed expectations.

1. Central Lee High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students

2. Mount Pleasant High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students

3. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students

4. Fort Madison High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students

Best Middle Schools in Houghton, IA

Houghton, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,368 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 Houghton score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Houghton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Central Lee Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students

2. Mount Pleasant Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students

3. Fort Madison Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 695 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Houghton, IA

Houghton, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,254 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 Houghton score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Houghton exceed expectations.

1. Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students

2. Central Lee Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students

3. Salem Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students

4. Richardson Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 311 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Houghton, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Houghton, IA has a total population of 336 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Houghton, IA

4,454

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

40%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Houghton, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

6.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houghton, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houghton, IA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

210 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Houghton, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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