Best Schools in Nichols, IA
Nichols, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,494 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Nichols greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nichols, IA
The top high schools in Nichols, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1539 Students
3. Wilton Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students
4. Columbus Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
5. West Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nichols, IA
The top middle schools in Nichols, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
3. West Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nichols, IA
The top elementary schools in Nichols, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisa-muscatine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
2. Mulberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 259 Students
3. Wilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
4. Roundy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
5. Mckinley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 448 Students
6. West Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nichols, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nichols, IA has a total population of 841 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nichols, 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 Nichols, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nichols, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nichols, 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 Nichols, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nichols, IA
How many schools are in Nichols, IA?
Nichols, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,494 students in total.
How do schools in Nichols perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Nichols score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Nichols greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nichols?
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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