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

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students

2. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students

3. Union High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students

4. Benton Community Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students

5. Gmg Secondary School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students

6. East Marshall Senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students

7. Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students

8. North Tama High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Tama County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students

9. South Tama County High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students

2. Union Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students

3. East Marshall Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students

4. Norway Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students

5. South Tama County Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students

2. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students

3. Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students

4. Keystone Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students

5. Longfellow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students

6. North Tama Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Tama County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 282 Students

7. Gmg Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students

8. South Tama County Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Tama County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students

9. East Marshall Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

6,873

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

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

B-

18.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,133 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Tama County, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations