Best Schools in Nordness, IA
Nordness, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,120 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Nordness meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nordness, IA
The top high schools in Nordness, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 576 Students
2. South Winneshiek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nordness, IA
The top middle schools in Nordness, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
2. South Winneshiek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nordness, IA
The top elementary schools in Nordness, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carrie Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students
2. South Winneshiek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 191 Students
3. John Cline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 354 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nordness, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nordness, IA has a total population of 311 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nordness, 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 Nordness, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nordness, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nordness, 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 Nordness, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nordness, IA
How many schools are in Nordness, IA?
Nordness, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,120 students in total.
How do schools in Nordness perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Nordness score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Nordness meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nordness?
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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