Top 10 Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2024)

Public elementary schools in Iowa achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 65% (2024).
The public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Iowa is Denver Middle School with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 85% 92% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 88%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Denver Middle School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
540 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hospers Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
201 4th Ave S
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Treynor Middle School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3181
Rank: #44.
Van Meter Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-8
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hopewell Elementary School
Math: 95% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: PK-6
3900 Hopewell Ave
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Orange City Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-5
312 1st St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4606
Rank: #77.
West Bend-mallard Elementary School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: PK-4
300 3rd Ave Sw
Mallard, IA 50562
(515) 887-7821
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gilbert Middle School
Math: 86% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 6-8
201 E. Mathews
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-0540
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Solon Middle School
Math: 86% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 6-8
1775 Racine Ave.
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Math: 96% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: K-6
6333 Crow Creek Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5575
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-6
2526 Ashworth Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cascade Junior-senior High School
Math: 87% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-12
505 Johnson St Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3201
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Bedford Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Bedford High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Bronson Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-6
113 West 1st Street
Bronson, IA 51007
(712) 948-3361
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Central Lyon Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-6
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Cowles Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-8
6401 College Ave
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Hinton Intermediate School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 4-6
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Lynnville-sully Middle School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Mitchellville Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
308 Elm Ave Nw
Mitchellville, IA 50169
(515) 967-4274
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
New Albin Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-6
401 Locust Se
New Albin, IA 52160
(563) 544-4246
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
North Mahaska Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-6
2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
Rank: #13 - 2313. - 23.
Underwood Middle School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2332
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Grundy Center Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 5-8
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5464
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: PK-6
616 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
North Polk Middle School
Math: 85% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
315 Ne 141st Ave.
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
North Ridge Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: K-4
400 Nw 27th St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-5674
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Solon Intermediate
Math: 77% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 4-5
200 West 5th St.
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Treynor Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: K-5
2 Elementary Drive
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3422
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
208 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-4235
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Shuler Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: K-5
16400 Douglas Parkway
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
West Delaware Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 5-8
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
6207 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Jefferson Intermediate
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 4-6
801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Rank: #33 - 4133. - 41.
Mediapolis Middle School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Iowa average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency is 65%% for 2024.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Iowa?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Iowa include Denver Middle School, Hospers Elementary School and Treynor Middle School.

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