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Best Schools in Earlham, IA
Earlham, IA has 16 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,410 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Earlham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Earlham, IA
The top high schools in Earlham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adm Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
2. Earlham Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
3. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
4. West Central Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 268 Students
Best Middle Schools in Earlham, IA
The top middle schools in Earlham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
2. Desoto Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
3. West Central Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
4. Earlham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
5. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
6. Winterset Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 247 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Earlham, IA
The top elementary schools in Earlham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 520 Students
2. Earlham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
3. Dexter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 181 Students
4. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
5. Adel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 393 Students
6. Stuart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Earlham, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Earlham, IA has a total population of 2,235 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Earlham, 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 Earlham, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Earlham, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Earlham, 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 Earlham, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Earlham, IA
How many schools are in Earlham, IA?
Earlham, IA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,410 students in total.
How do schools in Earlham perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Earlham score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Earlham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Earlham?
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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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Earlham
3 of 3 schools in Earlham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Earlham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.