Best High Schools in La Porte City, IA

La Porte City, IA has 3 high schools with 2,393 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in La Porte City score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in La Porte City exceed expectations.

1. Vinton-shellsburg High School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students

2. Union High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students

3. West High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students

Best Middle Schools in La Porte City, IA

La Porte City, IA has 5 middle schools with 2,085 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in La Porte City score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in La Porte City greatly exceed expectations.

1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students

2. Union Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students

3. Hoover Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students

4. Jesup Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 252 Students

5. Bunger Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students

Best Elementary Schools in La Porte City, IA

La Porte City, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,590 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in La Porte City score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in La Porte City greatly exceed expectations.

1. La Porte City Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students

2. Tilford Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students

3. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students

4. Orange Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in La Porte City, IA

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

Community Factors

La Porte City, IA has a total population of 3,122 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in La Porte City, IA

6,068

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood La Porte City, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

14.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Porte City, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Porte City, IA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

868 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit La Porte City, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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