Best Schools in Fertile, IA
Fertile, IA has 15 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,885 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Fertile greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fertile, IA
The top high schools in Fertile, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
2. Clear Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students
3. Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
4. Lake Mills Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
5. Central Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fertile, IA
The top middle schools in Fertile, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
2. Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students
3. Forest City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
4. Clear Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Central Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fertile, IA
The top elementary schools in Fertile, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students
3. Forest City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
4. Clear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students
5. Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fertile, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fertile, IA has a total population of 865 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fertile, 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 Fertile, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fertile, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fertile, 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 Fertile, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fertile, IA
How many schools are in Fertile, IA?
Fertile, IA has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,885 students in total.
How do schools in Fertile perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Fertile score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Fertile greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fertile?
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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