Best Schools in Melrose, IA
Melrose, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,498 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Melrose exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Melrose, IA
The top high schools in Melrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
2. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
3. Moravia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moravia Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 224 Students
4. Chariton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
5. Seymour High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 132 Students
Best Middle Schools in Melrose, IA
The top middle schools in Melrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albia Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 164 Students
2. Chariton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Melrose, IA
The top elementary schools in Melrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albia Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 293 Students
2. Moravia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moravia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
3. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
4. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
5. Seymour Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 91 Students
6. Grant Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albia Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 233 Students
7. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Melrose, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Melrose, IA has a total population of 617 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Melrose, 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 Melrose, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Melrose, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Melrose, 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 Melrose, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Melrose, IA
How many schools are in Melrose, IA?
Melrose, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,498 students in total.
How do schools in Melrose perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Melrose score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Melrose exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Melrose?
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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