Best Schools in Vandalia, IA
Vandalia, IA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,375 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Vandalia meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vandalia, IA
The top high schools in Vandalia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pcm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
2. Southeast Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vandalia, IA
The top middle schools in Vandalia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 535 Students
2. Pcm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
3. Southeast Polk Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1088 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vandalia, IA
The top elementary schools in Vandalia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Runnells Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
2. Prairie City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 320 Students
3. Monroe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vandalia, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vandalia, IA has a total population of 382 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vandalia, 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 Vandalia, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vandalia, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vandalia, 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 Vandalia, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vandalia, IA
How many schools are in Vandalia, IA?
Vandalia, IA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,375 students in total.
How do schools in Vandalia perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Vandalia score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Vandalia meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vandalia?
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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