Best Schools in Norwalk, IA
Norwalk, IA has a total of 22 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 13,956 students attend Norwalk, IA schools. On average, schools in Norwalk score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Norwalk greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Norwalk, IA
Norwalk, IA has 6 high schools with 5,607 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 Norwalk score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Norwalk exceed expectations.
1. Norwalk Senior High School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
2. Indianola High School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
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Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
4. Carlisle High School
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
5. Lincoln High School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norwalk, IA
Norwalk, IA has 5 middle schools with 3,436 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 Norwalk score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Norwalk greatly exceed expectations.
1. Indianola Middle School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
2. Norwalk Middle School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
3. Carlisle Middle School
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
4. Brody Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
5. Mccombs Middle School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norwalk, IA
Norwalk, IA has 11 elementary schools with 4,913 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 Norwalk score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Norwalk exceed expectations.
1. Martensdale Elementary School
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Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
2. Orchard Hills Elementary
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 526 Students
3. Irving Elementary School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
4. Lakewood Elementary School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 544 Students
5. Wilder Elementary School
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Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
6. Jefferson Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
7. Carlisle Elementary School
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Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
8. Morris Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 444 Students
9. Studebaker Elementary School
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Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 523 Students
10. Oviatt Elementary School
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Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 616 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norwalk, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norwalk, IA has a total population of 15,769 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norwalk, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norwalk, 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 Norwalk, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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