Best Schools in Colwell, IA
Colwell, IA has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,347 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Colwell exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colwell, IA
The top high schools in Colwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Crestwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
3. Rockford Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 174 Students
4. Riceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 195 Students
5. Charles City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 534 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colwell, IA
The top middle schools in Colwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hampton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 279 Students
2. Charles City Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colwell, IA
The top elementary schools in Colwell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
2. Riceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
3. Rrmr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
4. New Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 184 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colwell, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colwell, IA has a total population of 753 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colwell, 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 Colwell, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colwell, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colwell, 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 Colwell, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colwell, IA
How many schools are in Colwell, IA?
Colwell, IA has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,347 students in total.
How do schools in Colwell perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Colwell score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Colwell exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colwell?
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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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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