Best Schools in Kensett, IA
Kensett, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,852 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Kensett meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kensett, IA
The top high schools in Kensett, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
2. Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood-kensett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 273 Students
3. 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 Kensett, IA
The top middle schools in Kensett, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
2. 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 Kensett, IA
The top elementary schools in Kensett, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
2. Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 147 Students
3. Northwood-kensett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood-kensett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kensett, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kensett, IA has a total population of 673 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kensett, 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 Kensett, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kensett, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kensett, 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 Kensett, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kensett, IA
How many schools are in Kensett, IA?
Kensett, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,852 students in total.
How do schools in Kensett perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Kensett score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Kensett meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kensett?
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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