Best Schools in Walker, IA
Walker, IA has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,746 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 70%, so schools in Walker don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walker, IA
The top high schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Point-urbana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
2. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
3. Alburnett Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
4. North-linn Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
5. Independence Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walker, IA
The top middle schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alburnett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
2. Center Point-urbana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
3. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
4. North-linn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walker, IA
The top elementary schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tilford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
2. North Linn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
3. Center Point-urbana Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 304 Students
4. Alburnett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alburnett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
5. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
6. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 381 Students
7. Center Point-urbana Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 362 Students
8. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walker, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walker, IA has a total population of 1,501 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walker, 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 Walker, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walker, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walker, 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 Walker, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walker, IA
How many schools are in Walker, IA?
Walker, IA has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,746 students in total.
How do schools in Walker perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Walker score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 70%, so on average schools in Walker don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walker?
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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