Best Schools in Ira, IA
Ira, IA has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,210 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Ira greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ira, IA
The top high schools in Ira, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baxter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
2. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 333 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ira, IA
The top elementary schools in Ira, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baxter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
2. Colfax-mingo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax-mingo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ira, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ira, IA has a total population of 244 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ira, 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 Ira, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ira, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ira, 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 Ira, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ira, IA
How many schools are in Ira, IA?
Ira, IA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,210 students in total.
How do schools in Ira perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Ira score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Ira greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ira?
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: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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