Best Schools in Last Chance, IA
Last Chance, IA has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,796 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Last Chance meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Last Chance, IA
The top high schools in Last Chance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chariton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
2. Clarke Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
3. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Last Chance, IA
The top middle schools in Last Chance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chariton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Last Chance, IA
The top elementary schools in Last Chance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
2. Mormon Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
3. Clarke Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
4. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Last Chance, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Last Chance, IA has a total population of 217 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Last Chance, 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 Last Chance, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Last Chance, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Last Chance, 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 Last Chance, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Last Chance, IA
How many schools are in Last Chance, IA?
Last Chance, IA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,796 students in total.
How do schools in Last Chance perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Last Chance score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Last Chance meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Last Chance?
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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