Best Schools in Dickens, IA
Dickens, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,748 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Dickens meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dickens, IA
The top high schools in Dickens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
2. Ruthven-ayrshire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
3. Graettinger-terril High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickens, IA
The top middle schools in Dickens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
2. Graettinger-terril Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickens, IA
The top elementary schools in Dickens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 467 Students
2. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 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. Fairview Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 308 Students
5. Johnson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickens, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickens, IA has a total population of 487 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickens, 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 Dickens, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickens, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickens, 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 Dickens, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dickens, IA
How many schools are in Dickens, IA?
Dickens, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,748 students in total.
How do schools in Dickens perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Dickens score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Dickens meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dickens?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Dickens, IA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations