Best Schools in Kelley, IA
Kelley, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,525 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in Kelley underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kelley, IA
The top high schools in Kelley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
2. Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kelley, IA
The top middle schools in Kelley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
2. Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kelley, IA
The top elementary schools in Kelley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballard East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
2. United Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
3. Ballard West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kelley, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kelley, IA has a total population of 1,110 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kelley, 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 Kelley, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kelley, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kelley, 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 Kelley, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kelley, IA
How many schools are in Kelley, IA?
Kelley, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,525 students in total.
How do schools in Kelley perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Kelley score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in Kelley underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kelley?
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: 80%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 68%
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations