Best Schools in Goldfield, IA
Goldfield, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,155 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Goldfield greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Goldfield, IA
The top high schools in Goldfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Humboldt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
2. West Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
4. Eagle Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
Best Middle Schools in Goldfield, IA
The top middle schools in Goldfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Humboldt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
2. West Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 165 Students
3. Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 193 Students
4. Robert Blue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Goldfield, IA
The top elementary schools in Goldfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taft Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 396 Students
2. West Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 272 Students
3. Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 535 Students
4. Eagle Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 430 Students
5. Clyde D Mease Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 153 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Goldfield, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Goldfield, IA has a total population of 824 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Goldfield, 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 Goldfield, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Goldfield, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Goldfield, 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 Goldfield, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Goldfield, IA
How many schools are in Goldfield, IA?
Goldfield, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,155 students in total.
How do schools in Goldfield perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Goldfield score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Goldfield greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Goldfield?
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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