Best Schools in University Heights, IA
University Heights, IA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,092 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in University Heights meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Heights, IA
The top high schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Heights, IA
The top middle schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Heights, IA
The top elementary schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ernest Horn Elementary School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
2. Norman Borlaug Elementary School
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Iowa City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Heights, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Heights, IA has a total population of 1,392 with 44% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 86% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Heights, 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 University Heights, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Heights, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Heights, 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 University Heights, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Heights, IA
How many schools are in University Heights, IA?
University Heights, IA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,092 students in total.
How do schools in University Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in University Heights score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in University Heights meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Heights?
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: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations