Best High Schools in Palo, IA

Palo, IA has 3 high schools with 3,682 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 Palo score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palo meet expectations.

1. Vinton-shellsburg High School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students

2. John F Kennedy High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1714 Students

3. Thomas Jefferson High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students

Best Middle Schools in Palo, IA

Palo, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,609 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 Palo score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palo exceed expectations.

1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students

2. Harding Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students

3. Taft Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Palo, IA

Palo, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,888 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 Palo score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palo meet expectations.

1. Viola Gibson Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students

2. Shellsburg Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

3. Maple Grove Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

4. West Willow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Palo, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Palo, IA has a total population of 2,248 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Palo, IA

7,179

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palo, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

7.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palo, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palo, IA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

991 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Palo, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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