Best High Schools in Creston, IA

Creston, IA has 3 high schools with 815 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Creston score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Creston exceed expectations.

1. Creston High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

2. Lenox High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students

3. Orient-macksburg Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students

Best Middle Schools in Creston, IA

Creston, IA has 1 middle schools with 291 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Creston score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Creston greatly exceed expectations.

1. Creston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Creston, IA

Creston, IA has 7 elementary schools with 1,387 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Creston score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Creston greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lenox Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students

2. East Union Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students

3. Orient Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students

4. Creston Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students

5. Mayflower Heritage Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mayflower Heritage Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 43 Students

6. Creston Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students

7. St Malachy School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Malachy School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Creston, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Creston, IA has a total population of 8,428 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Creston, IA

2,493

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Creston, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

14.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Creston, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Creston, IA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

979 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Creston, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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