Best High Schools in Pella, IA

Pella, IA has 3 high schools with 1,287 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 Pella score 75% 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 Pella greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pella High School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students

2. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pella, IA

Pella, IA has 2 middle schools with 908 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 Pella score 85% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 74% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pella greatly exceed expectations.

1. Pella Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students

2. Jefferson Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 526 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pella, IA

Pella, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,687 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 Pella score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pella greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Mahaska Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 Students

2. Lincoln Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students

3. Madison Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 490 Students

4. Pella Christian Grade School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pella Christian Grade School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 522 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pella, IA

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

Community Factors

Pella, IA has a total population of 12,850 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pella, IA

3,882

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pella, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pella, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

948 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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