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Best Schools in Northwood, IA
Northwood, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,873 students. On average they score 82% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Northwood exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwood, IA
The top high schools in Northwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
2. Lake Mills Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
3. Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood-kensett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwood, IA
The top middle schools in Northwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
2. Lake Mills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwood, IA
The top elementary schools in Northwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. St Ansgar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
3. Northwood-kensett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood-kensett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northwood, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northwood, IA has a total population of 2,705 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northwood, 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 Northwood, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northwood, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northwood, 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 Northwood, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northwood, IA
How many schools are in Northwood, IA?
Northwood, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,873 students in total.
How do schools in Northwood perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Northwood score 82% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Northwood exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwood?
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: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Northwood
2 of 2 schools in Northwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Northwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.