Best High Schools in Thayer, IA

Thayer, IA has 3 high schools with 941 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 Thayer score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thayer greatly exceed expectations.

1. Creston High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

2. East Union Middle-high School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students

3. Murray Jr/sr High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students

Best Middle Schools in Thayer, IA

Thayer, IA has 2 middle schools with 596 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 Thayer score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thayer greatly exceed expectations.

1. Creston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

2. Clarke Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Thayer, IA

Thayer, IA has 3 elementary schools with 788 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 Thayer score 54% 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 Thayer exceed expectations.

1. East Union Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students

2. Creston Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students

3. Murray Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Thayer, IA

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

Community Factors

Thayer, IA has a total population of 361 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Thayer, IA

2,325

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thayer, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

10.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thayer, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

725 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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