Best Schools in Tama County, IA
Tama County, IA has a total of 24 schools including 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 6,873 students attend Tama County, IA schools. On average, schools in Tama County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tama County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Tama County, IA
Tama County, IA has 9 high schools with 2,576 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Tama County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tama County exceed expectations.
1. Grundy Center High School
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Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students
2. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
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Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
3. Union High School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
4. Benton Community Senior High School
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
5. Gmg Secondary School
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Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
6. East Marshall Senior High School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
7. Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
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Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
8. North Tama High School
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North Tama County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
9. South Tama County High School
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South Tama County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tama County, IA
Tama County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,339 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Tama County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tama County exceed expectations.
1. Grundy Center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
2. Union Middle School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
3. East Marshall Middle School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
4. Norway Elementary School
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
5. South Tama County Middle School
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South Tama County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tama County, IA
Tama County, IA has 9 elementary schools with 2,684 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Tama County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tama County meet expectations.
1. Grundy Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students
2. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
3. Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
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Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
4. Keystone Elementary School
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
5. Longfellow Elementary School
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Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
6. North Tama Elementary
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North Tama County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 282 Students
7. Gmg Elementary School
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Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
8. South Tama County Elementary School
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South Tama County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students
9. East Marshall Elementary School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tama County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tama County, IA has a total population of 17,135 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tama County, 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 Tama County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tama County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tama County, 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 Tama County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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