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Best Schools in Indianola, IA
Indianola, IA has 22 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,308 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Indianola meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Indianola, IA
The top high schools in Indianola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
2. Indianola High School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Interstate 35 High School
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Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Norwalk Senior High School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
5. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
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Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 233 Students
6. Clarke Community High School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
Best Middle Schools in Indianola, IA
The top middle schools in Indianola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwalk Middle School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
2. Indianola Middle School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Clarke Middle School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
4. Southeast Warren Intermediate
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Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 92 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Indianola, IA
The top elementary schools in Indianola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irving Elementary School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Orchard Hills Elementary
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 526 Students
3. Interstate 35 Elementary School
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Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
4. Southeast Warren Primary
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Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
5. Lakewood Elementary School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 544 Students
6. Martensdale Elementary School
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Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
7. Wilder Elementary School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
8. Whittier Elementary School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
9. Emerson Elementary School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
10. Clarke Community Elementary School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Indianola, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Indianola, IA has a total population of 18,231 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Indianola, 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 Indianola, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Indianola, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Indianola, 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 Indianola, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Indianola, IA
How many schools are in Indianola, IA?
Indianola, IA has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,308 students in total.
How do schools in Indianola perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Indianola score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Indianola meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Indianola?
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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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Indianola
6 of 6 schools in Indianola carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1C: 3
All 6 public schools we grade in Indianola. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.