Best Schools in Watkins, IA
Watkins, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,229 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in Watkins don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watkins, IA
The top high schools in Watkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iowa Valley Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 229 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 Watkins, IA
The top middle schools in Watkins, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
2. Norway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watkins, IA
The top elementary schools in Watkins, 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. Iowa Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iowa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
3. Keystone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watkins, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watkins, IA has a total population of 414 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watkins, 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 Watkins, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watkins, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watkins, 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 Watkins, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watkins, IA
How many schools are in Watkins, IA?
Watkins, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,229 students in total.
How do schools in Watkins perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Watkins score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in Watkins don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watkins?
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: 77%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 67%
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- Projected: 70%
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- Projected: 66%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations