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Best Schools in Traer, IA
Traer, IA has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,642 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Traer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Traer, IA
The top high schools in Traer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
2. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
3. Gmg Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
4. North Tama High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Tama County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
5. South Tama County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
Best Middle Schools in Traer, IA
The top middle schools in Traer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
2. South Tama County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Traer, IA
The top elementary schools in Traer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
2. South Tama County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students
3. Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
4. North Tama Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Tama County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 282 Students
5. Gmg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Traer, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Traer, IA has a total population of 2,031 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Traer, 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 Traer, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Traer, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Traer, 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 Traer, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Traer, IA
How many schools are in Traer, IA?
Traer, IA has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,642 students in total.
How do schools in Traer perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Traer score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Traer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Traer?
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: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Traer
2 of 2 schools in Traer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Traer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.