Best Schools in Melcher, Iowa
1 schools · 1 High
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Melcher-dallas High School
High · Melcher-dallas Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$97,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$97,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Melcher
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melcher-dallas High School | 5.2 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.2/10
- Median household income
- $73,704
- Median home value
- $97,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Melcher compares
Median household income
$74k
97% of Iowa median
About Schools in Melcher, Iowa
Melcher, Iowa is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.2 out of 10, schools in Melcher show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Melcher is Melcher-dallas High School with a composite score of 5.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Melcher is served by 1 school district: Melcher-Dallas Comm School District. These districts collectively serve 301 students.
Melcher's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $73,704. The poverty rate in the area is 10.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 145 students · 7th–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Melcher
Melcher, Iowa · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$73,704
Median Home Value
$97,700
Population
669
College Educated
17%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Community Profile
Melcher has a median household income of $73,704. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $97,700. The area has a poverty rate of 10.0%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Melcher, Iowa
How many schools are in Melcher, Iowa?
Melcher has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Melcher, Iowa?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Melcher is 5.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Melcher, Iowa?
The top-ranked school in Melcher on MySchoolScout is Melcher-dallas High School with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What is the best high school in Melcher, Iowa?
The top-ranked high school in Melcher on MySchoolScout is Melcher-dallas High School with a composite score of 5.2/10.
How many school districts serve Melcher, Iowa?
Melcher is served by 1 school district: Melcher-dallas Comm School District.
What is the education level in Melcher, Iowa?
According to Census data, 17% of adults in Melcher have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Melcher, Iowa?
The median household income in Melcher is approximately $73,704 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Melcher, Iowa?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Melcher is 12.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Melcher, Iowa?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.