Best Schools in Houghton, IA
Houghton, IA has a total of 11 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 4,454 students attend Houghton, IA schools. On average, schools in Houghton score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Houghton greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Mount Pleasant High School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
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Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
4. Fort Madison High School
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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
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Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Middle School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
3. Fort Madison Middle School
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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
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Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
2. Central Lee Elementary School
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Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
3. Salem Elementary School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
4. Richardson Elementary School
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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
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 Houghton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Houghton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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