Best Schools in Walnut, IA
Walnut, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,024 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Walnut meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walnut, IA
The top high schools in Walnut, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
2. Riverside Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students
3. Atlantic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walnut, IA
The top middle schools in Walnut, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Atlantic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walnut, IA
The top elementary schools in Walnut, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
2. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 515 Students
3. Schuler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 226 Students
4. Riverside Community Carson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 146 Students
5. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 188 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walnut, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walnut, IA has a total population of 975 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walnut, 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 Walnut, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walnut, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walnut, 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 Walnut, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walnut, IA
How many schools are in Walnut, IA?
Walnut, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,024 students in total.
How do schools in Walnut perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Walnut score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Walnut meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walnut?
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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