Best Schools in Tama County, IA
Tama County, IA has 25 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,108 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Tama County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tama County, IA
The top high schools in Tama County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grundy Center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students
2. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
3. East Marshall Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
4. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
5. Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Benton Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
7. Gmg Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
8. North Tama High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Tama County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
9. South Tama County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tama County, IA
The top middle schools in Tama County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
3. Benton Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
4. Norway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
5. East Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
6. South Tama County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tama County, IA
The top elementary schools in Tama County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
2. Grundy Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students
3. Keystone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
4. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
5. South Tama County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students
6. Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
7. North Tama Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Tama County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 282 Students
8. Gmg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
9. East Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Tama County, IA
How many schools are in Tama County, IA?
Tama County, IA has 25 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,108 students in total.
How do schools in Tama County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Tama County score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Tama County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tama County?
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: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Tama County
5 places in Tama County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (1)
- South Tama County (3 schools)