Best Schools in Cumberland, IA
Cumberland, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,947 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Cumberland don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cumberland, IA
The top high schools in Cumberland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Griswold Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 200 Students
2. Atlantic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
3. Cam High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students
4. 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 Cumberland, IA
The top middle schools in Cumberland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlantic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
2. Southwest Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
3. Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland, IA
The top elementary schools in Cumberland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 515 Students
2. Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
3. Schuler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 226 Students
4. Cam South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 109 Students
5. Griswold Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cumberland, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cumberland, IA has a total population of 509 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cumberland, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cumberland, IA
How many schools are in Cumberland, IA?
Cumberland, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,947 students in total.
How do schools in Cumberland perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Cumberland score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Cumberland don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cumberland?
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: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations