Best Schools in Lucas, IA
Lucas, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,438 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Lucas meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lucas, IA
The top high schools in Lucas, 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. 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 Lucas, IA
The top middle schools in Lucas, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Lucas, IA
The top elementary schools in Lucas, 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. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lucas, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lucas, IA has a total population of 484 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lucas, 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 Lucas, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lucas, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lucas, 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 Lucas, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lucas, IA
How many schools are in Lucas, IA?
Lucas, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,438 students in total.
How do schools in Lucas perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Lucas score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Lucas meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lucas?
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: 53%
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