Best Schools in Panama, IA
Panama, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,176 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Panama exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Panama, IA
The top high schools in Panama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
2. Tri-center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
3. Boyer Valley Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyer Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 220 Students
4. Woodbine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbine Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 284 Students
Best Middle Schools in Panama, IA
The top middle schools in Panama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlan Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
2. Tri-center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Panama, IA
The top elementary schools in Panama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodbine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 250 Students
2. Tri-center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
3. Boyer Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyer Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
4. Harlan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
5. Harlan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Panama, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Panama, IA has a total population of 528 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Panama, 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 Panama, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Panama, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Panama, 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 Panama, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Panama, IA
How many schools are in Panama, IA?
Panama, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,176 students in total.
How do schools in Panama perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Panama score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Panama exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Panama?
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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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 62%
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