Best Schools in Thayer, IA
Thayer, IA has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 787 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Thayer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thayer, IA
The top high schools in Thayer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
2. Murray Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thayer, IA
The top elementary schools in Thayer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
2. Murray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Thayer, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Thayer, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thayer, IA
How many schools are in Thayer, IA?
Thayer, IA has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 787 students in total.
How do schools in Thayer perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Thayer score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Thayer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thayer?
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: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 52%
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