Best High Schools in Grinnell, IA

Grinnell, IA has 4 high schools with 1,050 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Grinnell score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Grinnell exceed expectations.

1. Grinnell Community Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students

2. Lynnville-sully High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students

3. Montezuma High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

4. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students

Best Middle Schools in Grinnell, IA

Grinnell, IA has 3 middle schools with 686 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Grinnell score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grinnell greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lynnville-sully Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students

2. Grinnell Community Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students

3. Montezuma Junior High School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Grinnell, IA

Grinnell, IA has 7 elementary schools with 1,424 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Grinnell score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grinnell greatly exceed expectations.

1. Davis Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 215 Students

2. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students

3. Montezuma Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students

4. Lynnville-sully Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 Students

5. Bailey Park Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 152 Students

6. Fairview Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 243 Students

7. Central Iowa Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Central Iowa Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Grinnell, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Grinnell, IA has a total population of 10,109 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Grinnell, IA

3,160

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grinnell, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

19.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grinnell, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grinnell, IA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,856 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Grinnell, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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