Best Schools for Asian Students in Iowa (2026)
These are the Iowa public schools where asian students scored highest on the state reading and math tests, ranked by the average of the two proficiency rates. Only schools with at least 20 tested asian students are included. The list reflects how students in this group perform at each school; it is not a ranking of schools by their demographic makeup.
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| # | School | Reading | Math | Tested | Overall Repit grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linn-Mar High School Marion | 90% | 90% | 24 | B+ |
| 2 | Ames High School Ames | 90% | 90% | 24 | A+ |
| 3 | Pleasant Valley High School Bettendorf | 85% | 95% | 37 | A+ |
| 4 | West Senior High School Iowa City | 85% | 95% | 45 | B |
| 5 | Waukee High School Waukee | 85% | 85% | 48 | A |
| 6 | Johnston Senior High School Johnston | 75% | 85% | 41 | A |
| 7 | Valley High School West Des Moines | 75% | 75% | 49 | A+ |
| 8 | Hempstead High School Dubuque | 70% | 70% | 20 | C |
| 9 | Storm Lake High School Storm Lake | 55% | 55% | 40 | D |
| 10 | North High School Des Moines | 55% | 55% | 33 | D |
| 11 | Lincoln High School Des Moines | 55% | 55% | 55 | D |
| 12 | West High School Waterloo | 50% | 50% | 28 | C |
| 13 | East High School Des Moines | 55% | 45% | 46 | D |
| 14 | Hoover High School Des Moines | 35% | 35% | 46 | D |
| 15 | Roosevelt High School Des Moines | 30% | 30% | 27 | D |
Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts (state assessment results by student group) via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Small schools report results as ranges; we use the midpoint. Methodology