Best Schools in Curlew, IA
Curlew, IA has 12 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,276 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Curlew meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Curlew, IA
The top high schools in Curlew, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Emmetsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
3. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
4. West Bend-mallard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
5. Ruthven-ayrshire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Curlew, IA
The top middle schools in Curlew, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
2. Emmetsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
3. West Bend-mallard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Curlew, IA
The top elementary schools in Curlew, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 300 Students
2. West Bend-mallard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 170 Students
3. Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
4. Laurens-marathon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens-marathon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Curlew, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Curlew, IA has a total population of 249 with 16% 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 Curlew, 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 Curlew, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Curlew, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Curlew, 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 Curlew, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Curlew, IA
How many schools are in Curlew, IA?
Curlew, IA has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,276 students in total.
How do schools in Curlew perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Curlew score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Curlew meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Curlew?
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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