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Best Schools in Van Horne, IA
Van Horne, IA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,659 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in Van Horne don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Van Horne, IA
The top high schools in Van Horne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Benton Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Horne, IA
The top middle schools in Van Horne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
2. Benton Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
3. Norway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Horne, IA
The top elementary schools in Van Horne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 406 Students
2. Keystone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
3. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Horne, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Horne, IA has a total population of 1,118 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Horne, 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 Van Horne, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Horne, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Horne, 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 Van Horne, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Van Horne, IA
How many schools are in Van Horne, IA?
Van Horne, IA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,659 students in total.
How do schools in Van Horne perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Van Horne score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in Van Horne don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Van Horne?
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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- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 70%
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- Projected: 67%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 67%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 62%
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Every school in Van Horne
2 of 2 schools in Van Horne carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Van Horne. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.