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Best Schools in Van Meter, IA
Van Meter, IA has 14 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,593 students. On average they score 84% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Van Meter greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Van Meter, IA
The top high schools in Van Meter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Adm Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
3. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
4. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Meter, IA
The top middle schools in Van Meter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Adm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Desoto Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
4. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
5. Winterset Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 247 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Meter, IA
The top elementary schools in Van Meter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
2. Meadow View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 520 Students
3. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
4. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
5. Adel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Meter, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Meter, IA has a total population of 2,707 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Meter, 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 Meter, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Meter, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Meter, 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 Meter, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Van Meter, IA
How many schools are in Van Meter, IA?
Van Meter, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,593 students in total.
How do schools in Van Meter perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Van Meter score 84% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Van Meter greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Van Meter?
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: 83%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Van Meter
3 of 3 schools in Van Meter carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Van Meter. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.