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Best Schools in Emmetsburg, IA
Emmetsburg, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,790 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Emmetsburg meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emmetsburg, IA
The top high schools in Emmetsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emmetsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
2. West Bend-mallard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Ruthven-ayrshire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
4. 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 Emmetsburg, IA
The top middle schools in Emmetsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emmetsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
2. West Bend-mallard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
3. 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 Emmetsburg, IA
The top elementary schools in Emmetsburg, 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. Emmetsburg Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 107 Students
4. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
5. Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emmetsburg, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emmetsburg, IA has a total population of 4,083 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emmetsburg, 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 Emmetsburg, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emmetsburg, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emmetsburg, 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 Emmetsburg, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emmetsburg, IA
How many schools are in Emmetsburg, IA?
Emmetsburg, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,790 students in total.
How do schools in Emmetsburg perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Emmetsburg score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Emmetsburg meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emmetsburg?
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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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Emmetsburg
3 of 3 schools in Emmetsburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Emmetsburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.