Best Schools in Minden, IA
Minden, IA has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,821 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Minden meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Minden, IA
The top high schools in Minden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Treynor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Underwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
3. Ahstw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Tri-center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
5. Riverside Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Minden, IA
The top middle schools in Minden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Treynor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
2. Underwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
3. Ahstw Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 262 Students
4. Tri-center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Minden, IA
The top elementary schools in Minden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
2. Treynor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Treynor Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
3. Ahstw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
4. Tri-center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
5. Riverside Community Carson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 146 Students
6. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Minden, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Minden, IA has a total population of 1,110 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Minden, 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 Minden, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Minden, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Minden, 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 Minden, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Minden, IA
How many schools are in Minden, IA?
Minden, IA has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,821 students in total.
How do schools in Minden perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Minden score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Minden meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Minden?
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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