Best Schools in Laurel, IA
Laurel, IA has a total of 8 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 3,543 students attend Laurel, IA schools. On average, schools in Laurel score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Laurel greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Laurel, IA
Laurel, IA has 3 high schools with 1,536 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 Laurel score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Laurel greatly exceed expectations.
1. Grinnell Community Senior High School
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Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
2. East Marshall Senior High School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
3. Newton Senior High School
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Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 818 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurel, IA
Laurel, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,463 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 Laurel score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Laurel greatly exceed expectations.
1. Grinnell Community Middle School
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Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
2. East Marshall Middle School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
3. Berg Middle School
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Newton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 841 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurel, IA
Laurel, IA has 2 elementary schools with 544 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 Laurel score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Laurel underperform expectations.
1. East Marshall Elementary School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
2. Fairview Elementary School
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Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laurel, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laurel, IA has a total population of 601 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laurel, 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 Laurel, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laurel, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laurel, 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 Laurel, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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