Best High Schools in Lacona, IA

Lacona, IA has 3 high schools with 778 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 Lacona score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lacona exceed expectations.

1. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 233 Students

2. Chariton High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students

3. Melcher-dallas High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lacona, IA

Lacona, IA has 2 middle schools with 377 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 Lacona score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lacona greatly exceed expectations.

1. Chariton Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students

2. Southeast Warren Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 92 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lacona, IA

Lacona, IA has 3 elementary schools with 561 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 Lacona score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lacona don't meet expectations.

1. Southeast Warren Primary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 130 Students

2. Melcher-dallas Elem

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students

3. Van Allen Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lacona, IA

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

Community Factors

Lacona, IA has a total population of 817 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lacona, IA

1,716

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lacona, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

11.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lacona, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

132 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

22 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lacona, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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