Best Schools in Shelby, IA
Shelby, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,998 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Shelby exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby, IA
The top high schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
2. Harlan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
3. Tri-center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby, IA
The top middle schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Harlan Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
3. Tri-center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby, IA
The top elementary schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
2. Tri-center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
3. Harlan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
4. Harlan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby, IA has a total population of 1,075 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby, 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 Shelby, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby, 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 Shelby, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby, IA
How many schools are in Shelby, IA?
Shelby, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,998 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Shelby score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Shelby exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby?
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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