Best Schools in Roland, Iowa
1 schools · 1 Middle
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Roland-story Middle School
Middle · Roland-story 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
8.1
out of 10
Median Home
$185,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.1
out of 10
Median Home
$185,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Roland
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 | Roland-story Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.1/10
- Median household income
- $86,793
- Median home value
- $185,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 85%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Roland compares
Median household income
$87k
114% of Iowa median
About Schools in Roland, Iowa
Roland, Iowa is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 middle school.
With an average rating of 8.1 out of 10, schools in Roland perform strongly 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 Roland is Roland-story Middle School with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Roland is served by 1 school district: Roland-Story Comm School District. These districts collectively serve 1,108 students.
Roland's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $86,793. The poverty rate in the area is 0.6%.
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.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 students · 5th–8th | 8.1 |
Schools in Roland
Roland, Iowa · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$86,793
Median Home Value
$185,900
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
Population
1,699
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Community Profile
Roland has a median household income of $86,793. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $185,900, with a median rent of $1,097/month. The local poverty rate of 0.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Iowa
- Middle
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Roland, Iowa
How many schools are in Roland, Iowa?
Roland has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Roland, Iowa?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Roland is 8.1 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 Roland, Iowa?
The top-ranked school in Roland on MySchoolScout is Roland-story Middle School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Roland, Iowa?
The top-ranked middle school in Roland on MySchoolScout is Roland-story Middle School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve Roland, Iowa?
Roland is served by 1 school district: Roland-story Comm School District.
What is the education level in Roland, Iowa?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Roland have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Roland, Iowa?
The median household income in Roland is approximately $86,793 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Roland, Iowa?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Roland is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Roland, 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.