Best Schools in Leighton, IA
Leighton, IA has a total of 8 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 4,031 students attend Leighton, IA schools. On average, schools in Leighton score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Leighton exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Leighton, IA
Leighton, IA has 3 high schools with 1,634 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 Leighton score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Leighton exceed expectations.
1. Pella High School
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Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
2. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
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North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
3. Oskaloosa High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leighton, IA
Leighton, IA has 2 middle schools with 836 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 Leighton score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Leighton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pella Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Oskaloosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leighton, IA
Leighton, IA has 3 elementary schools with 1,561 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 Leighton score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Leighton exceed expectations.
1. North Mahaska Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students
3. Oskaloosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 886 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leighton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leighton, IA has a total population of 655 with 21% 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 Leighton, 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 Leighton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leighton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leighton, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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