Best Schools in Elwood, IA
Elwood, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,955 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Elwood underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elwood, IA
The top high schools in Elwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midland Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
2. Maquoketa Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elwood, IA
The top middle schools in Elwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maquoketa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elwood, IA
The top elementary schools in Elwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
2. Midland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
3. Briggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 198 Students
4. Cardinal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elwood, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elwood, IA has a total population of 248 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elwood, 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 Elwood, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elwood, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elwood, 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 Elwood, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elwood, IA
How many schools are in Elwood, IA?
Elwood, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,955 students in total.
How do schools in Elwood perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Elwood score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Elwood underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elwood?
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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