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Best Schools in Newell, IA
Newell, IA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,917 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Newell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newell, IA
The top high schools in Newell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. East Sac County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Sac County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 394 Students
3. Newell-fonda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
4. Storm Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newell, IA
The top middle schools in Newell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
2. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
3. Newell-fonda Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
4. Storm Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newell, IA
The top elementary schools in Newell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schaller-crestland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students
2. East Sac County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Sac County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 424 Students
3. Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert City-truesdale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
4. Newell-fonda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
5. Storm Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 814 Students
6. Storm Lake Early Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Storm Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newell, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newell, IA has a total population of 1,100 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newell, 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 Newell, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newell, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newell, 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 Newell, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newell, IA
How many schools are in Newell, IA?
Newell, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,917 students in total.
How do schools in Newell perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Newell score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Newell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newell?
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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Every school in Newell
3 of 3 schools in Newell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Newell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.