Best Schools in Howe, IA
Howe, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,959 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Howe greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howe, IA
The top high schools in Howe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Guthrie Center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guthrie Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
2. Nodaway Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
3. West Central Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 268 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howe, IA
The top middle schools in Howe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nodaway Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
2. West Central Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
3. Adair-casey Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair-casey Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 103 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howe, IA
The top elementary schools in Howe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adair-casey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair-casey Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 168 Students
2. Nodaway Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
3. Dexter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 181 Students
4. Stuart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howe, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howe, IA has a total population of 241 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howe, 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 Howe, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howe, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howe, 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 Howe, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Howe, IA
How many schools are in Howe, IA?
Howe, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,959 students in total.
How do schools in Howe perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Howe score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Howe greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howe?
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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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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