Best High Schools in Union County, IA

Union County, IA has 5 high schools with 1,224 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 Union County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Union County exceed expectations.

1. Mount Ayr High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. Lenox High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students

5. 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

6. Orient-macksburg Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students

Best Middle Schools in Union County, IA

Union County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,482 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 Union County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Winterset Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students

2. Interstate 35 Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students

3. 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

4. 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 Union County, IA

Union County, IA has 8 elementary schools with 1,535 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 Union County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lenox Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students

2. 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

3. Orient Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students

4. 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

5. 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

6. Mayflower Heritage Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mayflower Heritage Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 43 Students

7. Creston Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students

8. St Malachy School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Malachy School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, IA

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

Community Factors

Union County, IA has a total population of 12,138 with 25% 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 Union County, IA

4,241

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Union County, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.17 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.62 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

887 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Union County, IA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations