Best Schools in Jasper County, IA
Jasper County, IA has 43 public schools (12 high, 11 middle, 20 elementary) serving 17,448 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Jasper County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jasper County, IA
The top high schools in Jasper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
2. Lynnville-sully High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
3. Grinnell Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
4. East Marshall Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
5. Pcm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
6. Southeast Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2353 Students
7. Baxter High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
8. Collins-maxwell Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students
9. Newton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
10. Bondurant-farrar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jasper County, IA
The top middle schools in Jasper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Lynnville-sully Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
3. Jefferson Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 526 Students
4. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 535 Students
5. Bondurant-farrar Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students
6. Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 380 Students
7. Pcm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
8. Southeast Polk Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1088 Students
9. Grinnell Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
10. East Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jasper County, IA
The top elementary schools in Jasper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 98 Students
2. Mitchellville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
3. Runnells Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
4. Collins-maxwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students
6. Lynnville-sully Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 Students
7. Davis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 215 Students
8. Anderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bondurant-farrar Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 529 Students
9. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 325 Students
10. Baxter Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jasper County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jasper County, IA has a total population of 37,813 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jasper County, 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 Jasper County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jasper County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jasper County, 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 Jasper County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jasper County, IA
How many schools are in Jasper County, IA?
Jasper County, IA has 43 public schools: 12 high schools, 11 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 17,448 students in total.
How do schools in Jasper County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Jasper County score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Jasper County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jasper County?
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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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jasper County
6 places in Jasper County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Newton Comm School District (7 schools)
- PCM Comm School District (4 schools)
- Lynnville-Sully Comm School District (3 schools)