Best Schools in Kent, IA
Kent, IA has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,518 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Kent exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kent, IA
The top high schools in Kent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lenox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
2. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Creston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
4. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 62 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kent, IA
The top middle schools in Kent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kent, IA
The top elementary schools in Kent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
2. Lenox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
3. Creston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students
4. Creston Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students
5. Diagonal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kent, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kent, IA has a total population of 381 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kent, 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 Kent, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kent, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kent, 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 Kent, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kent, IA
How many schools are in Kent, IA?
Kent, IA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,518 students in total.
How do schools in Kent perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Kent score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Kent exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kent?
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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