Best Schools in Melvin, IA
Melvin, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,376 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Melvin greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Melvin, IA
The top high schools in Melvin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sibley-ocheyedan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
2. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
Best Middle Schools in Melvin, IA
The top middle schools in Melvin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
2. Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Melvin, IA
The top elementary schools in Melvin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
2. Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 303 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Melvin, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Melvin, IA has a total population of 516 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Melvin, 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 Melvin, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Melvin, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Melvin, 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 Melvin, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Melvin, IA
How many schools are in Melvin, IA?
Melvin, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,376 students in total.
How do schools in Melvin perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Melvin score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Melvin greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Melvin?
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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