Best Schools in Palmyra, IA
Palmyra, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,773 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 70%, so schools in Palmyra don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmyra, IA
The top high schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indianola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
2. Carlisle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmyra, IA
The top middle schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indianola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
2. Carlisle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmyra, IA
The top elementary schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlisle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
2. Hartford Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 318 Students
3. Emerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmyra, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmyra, IA has a total population of 354 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmyra, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmyra, IA
How many schools are in Palmyra, IA?
Palmyra, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,773 students in total.
How do schools in Palmyra perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Palmyra score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 70%, so on average schools in Palmyra don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmyra?
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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