Best High Schools in Tara, IA

Tara, IA has 3 high schools with 1,753 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 Tara score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tara meet expectations.

1. Southeast Valley High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students

2. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students

3. Fort Dodge High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students

Best Middle Schools in Tara, IA

Tara, IA has 1 middle schools with 759 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 Tara score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tara exceed expectations.

1. Fort Dodge Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Tara, IA

Tara, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,642 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 Tara score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tara greatly exceed expectations.

1. Prairie Valley Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students

2. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students

3. Feelhaver Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 219 Students

4. Butler Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 379 Students

5. Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 385 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Tara, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Tara, IA has a total population of 534 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Tara, IA

4,154

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tara, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tara, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tara, IA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations