Best Schools in Iowa Center, IA
Iowa Center, IA has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,341 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Iowa Center greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Iowa Center, IA
The top high schools in Iowa Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
2. Collins-maxwell Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students
3. Colo-nesco Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colo-nesco Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 232 Students
Best Middle Schools in Iowa Center, IA
The top middle schools in Iowa Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Iowa Center, IA
The top elementary schools in Iowa Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students
2. Collins-maxwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
3. Colo-nesco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colo-nesco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 155 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Iowa Center, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Iowa Center, IA has a total population of 264 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Iowa Center, 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 Iowa Center, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Iowa Center, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Iowa Center, 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 Iowa Center, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Iowa Center, IA
How many schools are in Iowa Center, IA?
Iowa Center, IA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,341 students in total.
How do schools in Iowa Center perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Iowa Center score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Iowa Center greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Iowa Center?
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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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 68%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations