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

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students

2. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students

3. Oskaloosa High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students

2. Oskaloosa Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 Students

2. Lincoln Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students

3. Oskaloosa Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4,031

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

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

B+

11.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

343 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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