Best Schools in Montrose, IA
Montrose, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,495 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Montrose meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montrose, IA
The top high schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Keokuk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keokuk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
3. Fort Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montrose, IA
The top middle schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Keokuk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keokuk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montrose, IA
The top elementary schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 657 Students
2. George Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keokuk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 251 Students
3. Hawthorne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keokuk Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 464 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montrose, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montrose, IA has a total population of 1,630 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montrose, 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 Montrose, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montrose, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montrose, 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 Montrose, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montrose, IA
How many schools are in Montrose, IA?
Montrose, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,495 students in total.
How do schools in Montrose perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Montrose score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Montrose meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montrose?
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: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations