Best Schools in St. Marys, IA
St. Marys, IA has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,599 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in St. Marys exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Marys, IA
The top high schools in St. Marys, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
2. Indianola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Interstate 35 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Marys, IA
The top middle schools in St. Marys, 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
Best Elementary Schools in St. Marys, IA
The top elementary schools in St. Marys, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Interstate 35 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
2. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
3. Wilder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Marys, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Marys, IA has a total population of 692 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Marys, 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 St. Marys, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Marys, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Marys, 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 St. Marys, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Marys, IA
How many schools are in St. Marys, IA?
St. Marys, IA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,599 students in total.
How do schools in St. Marys perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in St. Marys score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in St. Marys exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Marys?
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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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations