Best High Schools in Iowa State University, Ames, IA

High schools
1
Students
1,403
Avg actual
75%
Avg projected
72%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Iowa State University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ames High School

B-

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students

Best Middle Schools in Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Middle schools
1
Students
1,002
Avg actual
77%
Avg projected
71%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Iowa State University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ames Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1002 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,986
Avg actual
75%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Iowa State University, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fellows Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 528 Students

2. Meeker Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students

3. Sawyer Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students

4. Edwards Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students

5. Mitchell Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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

Community Factors

Iowa State University, Ames, IA has a total population of 9,859 with 92% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 82% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Iowa State University, Ames, IA

4,391

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

13.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

11.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,030 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Iowa State University, Ames, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Iowa State University, Ames, IA

How many schools are in Iowa State University, Ames, IA?

Iowa State University, Ames, IA has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,391 students in total.

How do schools in Iowa State University perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in Iowa State University score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Iowa State University meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Iowa State University?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Crawford, Ames, IA

  • Actual: 74%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
College Creek, Ames, IA

  • Actual: 74%
  • Projected: 65%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Meredith, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 66%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Oak Park, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Union Park, Des Moines, IA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations