Best Schools in Petersville, IA
Petersville, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,379 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Petersville don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Petersville, IA
The top high schools in Petersville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 470 Students
2. Central Dewitt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
3. Easton Valley Junior High / High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
4. Maquoketa Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersville, IA
The top middle schools in Petersville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Dewitt Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 329 Students
2. Central Dewitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 230 Students
3. Maquoketa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersville, IA
The top elementary schools in Petersville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
2. Ekstrand Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dewitt School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 460 Students
3. Delwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
4. Easton Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
5. Briggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 198 Students
6. Cardinal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petersville, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petersville, IA has a total population of 335 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petersville, 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 Petersville, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersville, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersville, 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 Petersville, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petersville, IA
How many schools are in Petersville, IA?
Petersville, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,379 students in total.
How do schools in Petersville perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Petersville score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Petersville don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Petersville?
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: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 61%
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