Best Schools in Hanford, IA
Hanford, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,125 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Hanford meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hanford, IA
The top high schools in Hanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
2. Rockford Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 174 Students
3. West Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
4. Mason City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hanford, IA
The top middle schools in Hanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Fork Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
2. Central Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
3. Lincoln Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students
4. John Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hanford, IA
The top elementary schools in Hanford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students
2. Rrmr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
3. West Fork Elementary At Rockwell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
4. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hanford, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hanford, IA has a total population of 245 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hanford, 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 Hanford, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hanford, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hanford, 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 Hanford, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hanford, IA
How many schools are in Hanford, IA?
Hanford, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,125 students in total.
How do schools in Hanford perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Hanford score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Hanford meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hanford?
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: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations