Best Schools in Tara, IA
Tara, IA has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 4,154 students attend Tara, IA schools. On average, schools in Tara score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tara exceed expectations.
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
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Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
2. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
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Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
3. Fort Dodge High School
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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
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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
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Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students
2. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
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Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
3. Feelhaver Elementary School
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Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 219 Students
4. Butler Elementary School
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Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 379 Students
5. Early Childhood Center
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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
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 Tara, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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