Best Schools in Northfield, IA
Northfield, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,834 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Northfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northfield, IA
The top high schools in Northfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mediapolis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
2. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 201 Students
3. Wapello Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northfield, IA
The top middle schools in Northfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mediapolis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Wapello Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northfield, IA
The top elementary schools in Northfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morning Sun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morning Sun Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
2. Mediapolis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
3. Wapello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northfield, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northfield, IA has a total population of 359 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northfield, 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 Northfield, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northfield, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northfield, 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 Northfield, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northfield, IA
How many schools are in Northfield, IA?
Northfield, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,834 students in total.
How do schools in Northfield perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Northfield score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Northfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northfield?
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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- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations