Best Schools in Crystal Lake, IA
Crystal Lake, IA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,220 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Crystal Lake greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Crystal Lake, IA
The top high schools in Crystal Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
2. West Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. North Iowa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in Crystal Lake, IA
The top middle schools in Crystal Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Iowa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students
2. Forest City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
3. West Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Crystal Lake, IA
The top elementary schools in Crystal Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 272 Students
2. Forest City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
3. North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Crystal Lake, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Crystal Lake, IA has a total population of 501 with 25% 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 Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Crystal Lake, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Crystal Lake, IA
How many schools are in Crystal Lake, IA?
Crystal Lake, IA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,220 students in total.
How do schools in Crystal Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Crystal Lake score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Crystal Lake greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Crystal Lake?
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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