Best Schools in Peterson, IA
Peterson, IA has a total of 12 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 3,610 students attend Peterson, IA schools. On average, schools in Peterson score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Peterson exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Peterson, IA
Peterson, IA has 4 high schools with 1,591 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 Peterson score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Peterson meet expectations.
1. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
2. Sioux Central High School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
3. Spencer High School
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
4. South O'brien Secondary School
SchoolGrade
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Peterson, IA
Peterson, IA has 3 middle schools with 727 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 Peterson score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Peterson greatly exceed expectations.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Sioux Central Middle School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
3. Cherokee Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Peterson, IA
Peterson, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,292 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 Peterson score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Peterson greatly exceed expectations.
1. Aurelia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
2. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center
SchoolGrade
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
3. Sioux Central Elementary School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Clay Central-everly Elementary
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Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
5. Cherokee Elementary School
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Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Peterson, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Peterson, IA has a total population of 602 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Peterson, 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 Peterson, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peterson, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peterson, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 66%
- Projected Test Scores: 58%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations