Best Schools in Scotch Ridge, IA
Scotch Ridge, IA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,795 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Scotch Ridge don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scotch Ridge, IA
The top high schools in Scotch Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indianola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
2. Carlisle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
3. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scotch Ridge, IA
The top middle schools in Scotch Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indianola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
2. Carlisle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
3. Mccombs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scotch Ridge, IA
The top elementary schools in Scotch Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlisle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
2. Hartford Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 318 Students
3. Wilder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
4. Emerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
5. Studebaker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scotch Ridge, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scotch Ridge, IA has a total population of 518 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scotch Ridge, 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 Scotch Ridge, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scotch Ridge, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scotch Ridge, 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 Scotch Ridge, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scotch Ridge, IA
How many schools are in Scotch Ridge, IA?
Scotch Ridge, IA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,795 students in total.
How do schools in Scotch Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Scotch Ridge score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Scotch Ridge don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Scotch Ridge?
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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