Best High Schools in Locust, IA

Locust, IA has 2 high schools with 694 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 Locust score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Locust greatly exceed expectations.

1. Decorah High School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 576 Students

2. Mabel-canton Secondary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mabel-canton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students

Best Middle Schools in Locust, IA

Locust, IA has 1 middle schools with 461 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 Locust score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 73% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Locust greatly exceed expectations.

1. Decorah Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Locust, IA

Locust, IA has 3 elementary schools with 710 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 Locust score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Locust meet expectations.

1. Carrie Lee Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students

2. Mabel-canton Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mabel-canton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students

3. John Cline Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 354 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Locust, IA

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

Community Factors

Locust, IA has a total population of 200 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Locust, IA

1,865

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Locust, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

8.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Locust, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

543 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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