Best High Schools in West Branch, IA

West Branch, IA has 6 high schools with 1,730 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in West Branch score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Branch exceed expectations.

1. Wilton Jr-sr High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students

2. Tipton High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students

3. West Branch High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students

4. Durant Junior/senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students

5. West Liberty High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Branch, IA

West Branch, IA has 3 middle schools with 948 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in West Branch score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Branch greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Branch Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students

2. Tipton Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 292 Students

3. West Liberty Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Branch, IA

West Branch, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,969 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in West Branch score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Branch meet expectations.

1. Durant Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students

2. Wilton Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students

3. Tipton Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 339 Students

4. Hoover Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students

5. West Liberty Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Branch, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

West Branch, IA has a total population of 3,354 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Branch, IA

4,647

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Branch, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Branch, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Branch, IA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

992 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Branch, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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