Best Schools in Peterson, IA
Peterson, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,621 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Peterson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Peterson, IA
The top high schools in Peterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South O'brien Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
4. Alta-aurelia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Peterson, IA
The top middle schools in Peterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Spencer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
3. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Peterson, IA
The top elementary schools in Peterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
3. Sioux Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Clay Central-everly Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Peterson, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Peterson, IA
How many schools are in Peterson, IA?
Peterson, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,621 students in total.
How do schools in Peterson perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Peterson score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Peterson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Peterson?
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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