Best High Schools in Meriden, IA

Meriden, IA has 4 high schools with 976 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 Meriden score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Meriden greatly exceed expectations.

1. Washington High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students

2. Mmcru High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students

3. River Valley Junior- Senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students

4. South O'brien Secondary School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students

Best Middle Schools in Meriden, IA

Meriden, IA has 1 middle schools with 355 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 Meriden score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Meriden exceed expectations.

1. Cherokee Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Meriden, IA

Meriden, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,173 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 Meriden score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Meriden exceed expectations.

1. Mmcru Marcus Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students

2. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students

3. Cherokee Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students

4. River Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Meriden, IA

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

Community Factors

Meriden, IA has a total population of 567 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Meriden, IA

2,504

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Meriden, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

9.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meriden, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Meriden, IA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations