Best Schools in Otho, IA
Otho, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,449 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Otho meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Otho, IA
The top high schools in Otho, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Dodge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
2. Southeast Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
Best Middle Schools in Otho, IA
The top middle schools in Otho, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Webster-grand Southeast Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Fort Dodge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Otho, IA
The top elementary schools in Otho, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dayton Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 Students
2. Butler Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 379 Students
3. Early Childhood Center
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Otho, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Otho, IA has a total population of 674 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Otho, 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 Otho, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otho, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Otho, 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 Otho, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Otho, IA
How many schools are in Otho, IA?
Otho, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,449 students in total.
How do schools in Otho perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Otho score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Otho meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Otho?
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: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations