Best Schools in Sand Springs, IA
Sand Springs, IA has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,296 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Sand Springs exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sand Springs, IA
The top high schools in Sand Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Dubuque High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
2. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
3. Cascade Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
4. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sand Springs, IA
The top middle schools in Sand Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maquoketa Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
2. Drexler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
3. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sand Springs, IA
The top elementary schools in Sand Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delhi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 148 Students
2. Carpenter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 196 Students
3. Cascade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
4. Dyersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
5. Shannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students
6. Johnston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 109 Students
7. Earlville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 98 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sand Springs, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sand Springs, IA has a total population of 355 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sand Springs, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sand Springs, IA
How many schools are in Sand Springs, IA?
Sand Springs, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,296 students in total.
How do schools in Sand Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Sand Springs score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Sand Springs exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sand Springs?
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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