Best Schools in Muscatine County, IA
Muscatine County, IA has 28 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 11,549 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Muscatine County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Muscatine County, IA
The top high schools in Muscatine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
2. Muscatine High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1539 Students
3. Wilton Jr-sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students
4. Durant Junior/senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
5. Columbus Community High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
6. West Liberty High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
7. West High School
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Projected Test Scores
Davenport Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Muscatine County, IA
The top middle schools in Muscatine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Susan Clark Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 662 Students
2. Columbus Community Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
3. Walcott Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Davenport Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
4. West Liberty Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Muscatine County, IA
The top elementary schools in Muscatine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ss Mary And Mathias Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ss Mary And Mathias Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 315 Students
2. Blue Grass Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Davenport Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
3. Louisa-muscatine Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
4. Mulberry Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 259 Students
5. Walcott Elementary School
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Davenport Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 225 Students
6. Wilton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
7. Durant Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
8. Franklin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 265 Students
9. Grant Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 299 Students
10. Madison Elementary School
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Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Muscatine County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Muscatine County, IA has a total population of 43,235 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Muscatine County, 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 Muscatine County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Muscatine County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Muscatine County, 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 Muscatine County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Muscatine County, IA
How many schools are in Muscatine County, IA?
Muscatine County, IA has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 11,549 students in total.
How do schools in Muscatine County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Muscatine County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Muscatine County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Muscatine County?
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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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Muscatine County
3 places in Muscatine County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Muscatine (9)
- West Liberty (4)
- Wilton (2)
School districts (2)
- Muscatine Comm School District (9 schools)
- West Liberty Comm School District (4 schools)