Best Schools in Carl, IA
Carl, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,569 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Carl meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carl, IA
The top high schools in Carl, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nodaway Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
2. Creston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
3. Southwest Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carl, IA
The top middle schools in Carl, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nodaway Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
2. Creston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
3. Southwest Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carl, IA
The top elementary schools in Carl, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corning Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
2. Nodaway Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
3. Creston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students
4. Creston Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carl, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carl, IA has a total population of 124 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carl, 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 Carl, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carl, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carl, 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 Carl, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carl, IA
How many schools are in Carl, IA?
Carl, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,569 students in total.
How do schools in Carl perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Carl score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Carl meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carl?
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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