Best High Schools in Mahaska County, IA

Mahaska County, IA has 7 high schools with 2,486 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 Mahaska County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mahaska County meet 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. Lynnville-sully High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students

6. Tri-county Jr/sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tri-county Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 107 Students

7. Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students

Best Middle Schools in Mahaska County, IA

Mahaska County, IA has 3 middle schools with 953 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 Mahaska County score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mahaska County 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. Lynnville-sully Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students

3. 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 Mahaska County, IA

Mahaska County, IA has 9 elementary schools with 2,625 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 Mahaska County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mahaska County 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. Lynnville-sully Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 Students

4. 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

5. Eddyville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students

6. Twin Cedars Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students

7. Tri-county Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tri-county Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students

8. Fremont Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Mahaska County, IA

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

Community Factors

Mahaska County, IA has a total population of 22,190 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Mahaska County, IA

6,106

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mahaska County, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

14.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mahaska County, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

900 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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