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Best Schools in Calamus, IA
Calamus, IA has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,714 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Calamus exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calamus, IA
The top high schools in Calamus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Scott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Scott Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students
2. Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calamus-wheatland Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 196 Students
3. Midland Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calamus, IA
The top middle schools in Calamus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Scott Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Scott Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 541 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calamus, IA
The top elementary schools in Calamus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Glenn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Scott Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 192 Students
2. Midland Elementary
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Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
3. Calamus-wheatland Elem Attendance Center
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Projected Test Scores
Calamus-wheatland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calamus, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calamus, IA has a total population of 809 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calamus, 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 Calamus, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calamus, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calamus, 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 Calamus, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calamus, IA
How many schools are in Calamus, IA?
Calamus, IA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,714 students in total.
How do schools in Calamus perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Calamus score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Calamus exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calamus?
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: 70%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Calamus
1 of 1 schools in Calamus carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Calamus. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.