Best Schools in Lafayette, IA
Lafayette, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,276 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 72%, so schools in Lafayette don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lafayette, IA
The top high schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Point-urbana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
2. Alburnett Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lafayette, IA
The top middle schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alburnett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
2. Center Point-urbana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette, IA
The top elementary schools in Lafayette, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Point-urbana Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 304 Students
2. Alburnett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Center Point-urbana Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lafayette, IA has a total population of 320 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lafayette, IA
How many schools are in Lafayette, IA?
Lafayette, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,276 students in total.
How do schools in Lafayette perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Lafayette score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 72%, so on average schools in Lafayette don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lafayette?
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: 72%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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