Best Schools in Dewar, IA
Dewar, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,101 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Dewar exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dewar, IA
The top high schools in Dewar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jesup High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
2. Dunkerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunkerton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 211 Students
3. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dewar, IA
The top middle schools in Dewar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bunger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dewar, IA
The top elementary schools in Dewar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jesup Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 438 Students
2. Dunkerton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunkerton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
3. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
4. Triumph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 41 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dewar, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dewar, IA has a total population of 351 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dewar, 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 Dewar, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dewar, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dewar, 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 Dewar, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dewar, IA
How many schools are in Dewar, IA?
Dewar, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,101 students in total.
How do schools in Dewar perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Dewar score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Dewar exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dewar?
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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