Best High Schools in Nevada, IA

Nevada, IA has 3 high schools with 2,126 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 Nevada score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nevada exceed expectations.

1. Ames High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1403 Students

2. Nevada High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students

3. Colo-nesco Middle/high School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Colo-nesco Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 232 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nevada, IA

Nevada, IA has 2 middle schools with 1,445 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 Nevada score 66% 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 Nevada exceed expectations.

1. Ames Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1002 Students

2. Nevada Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 443 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nevada, IA

Nevada, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,221 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 Nevada score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nevada greatly exceed expectations.

1. Central Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nevada Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students

2. Collins-maxwell Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students

3. Colo-nesco Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Colo-nesco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 155 Students

4. Northwood Pre-school

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ames Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 254 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nevada, IA

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

Community Factors

Nevada, IA has a total population of 8,047 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nevada, IA

4,792

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nevada, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

10.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.04 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nevada, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,097 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Nevada, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Shipley, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Napier, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Iowa Center, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Colo, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cambridge, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ames, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
McCallsburg, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Maxwell, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Roland, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Huxley, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations