Best Schools in Tara, IA
Tara, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,447 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Tara don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tara, IA
The top high schools in Tara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
2. Fort Dodge High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
3. Southeast Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tara, IA
The top middle schools in Tara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Webster-grand Southeast Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Fort Dodge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tara, IA
The top elementary schools in Tara, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dayton Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 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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Projected Test Scores
Fort Dodge Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 379 Students
5. Early Childhood Center
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Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tara, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tara, IA
How many schools are in Tara, IA?
Tara, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,447 students in total.
How do schools in Tara perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Tara score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Tara don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tara?
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: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations