Best Schools in New Sharon, IA
New Sharon, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,046 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in New Sharon meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Sharon, IA
The top high schools in New Sharon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
2. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
3. Montezuma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
4. Oskaloosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Sharon, IA
The top middle schools in New Sharon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Jefferson Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 526 Students
3. Montezuma Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students
4. Oskaloosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Sharon, IA
The top elementary schools in New Sharon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students
2. Montezuma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
3. North Mahaska Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 Students
4. Oskaloosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 886 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Sharon, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Sharon, IA has a total population of 1,949 with 19% 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 New Sharon, 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 New Sharon, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Sharon, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Sharon, 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 New Sharon, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Sharon, IA
How many schools are in New Sharon, IA?
New Sharon, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,046 students in total.
How do schools in New Sharon perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in New Sharon score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in New Sharon meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Sharon?
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: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 68%
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 68%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in New Sharon
2 of 2 schools in New Sharon carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in New Sharon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.