Best Schools in Trenton, IA
Trenton, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,116 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Trenton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Trenton, IA
The top high schools in Trenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
2. Waco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
Best Middle Schools in Trenton, IA
The top middle schools in Trenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Trenton, IA
The top elementary schools in Trenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
3. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Trenton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Trenton, IA has a total population of 252 with 20% 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 Trenton, 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 Trenton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Trenton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Trenton, 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 Trenton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Trenton, IA
How many schools are in Trenton, IA?
Trenton, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,116 students in total.
How do schools in Trenton perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Trenton score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Trenton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Trenton?
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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