Best Schools in Houghton, IA
Houghton, IA has 9 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,448 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Houghton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houghton, IA
The top high schools in Houghton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
3. Mount Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
4. Fort Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houghton, IA
The top middle schools in Houghton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houghton, IA
The top elementary schools in Houghton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Central Lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 657 Students
3. Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 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
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 Houghton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houghton, IA
How many schools are in Houghton, IA?
Houghton, IA has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,448 students in total.
How do schools in Houghton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Houghton score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Houghton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houghton?
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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