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Best Schools in West Branch, IA
West Branch, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,647 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in West Branch don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Branch, IA
The top high schools in West Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Branch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
2. Wilton Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students
3. Tipton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
4. Durant Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
5. West Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Branch, IA
The top middle schools in West Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Branch Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Tipton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 292 Students
3. West Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Branch, IA
The top elementary schools in West Branch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
2. Durant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
3. Hoover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
4. Tipton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 339 Students
5. West Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 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
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 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
14.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 West Branch, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Branch, IA
How many schools are in West Branch, IA?
West Branch, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,647 students in total.
How do schools in West Branch perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in West Branch score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in West Branch don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Branch?
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: 72%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in West Branch
3 of 3 schools in West Branch carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in West Branch. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.