Best High Schools in Pennock, MN

High schools
5
Students
2,780
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Pennock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New London-spicer Sr.

A

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

2. Maccray Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Maccray School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 366 Students

3. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Sec.

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students

4. Willmar Senior High

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students

5. Kerkhoven Secondary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 387 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pennock, MN

Middle schools
2
Students
1,350
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Pennock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. New London-spicer Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students

2. Willmar Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pennock, MN

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,396
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Pennock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Prairie Woods Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 567 Students

2. Murdock Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students

3. Maccray Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Maccray School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

4. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students

5. Kennedy Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pennock, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pennock, MN has a total population of 2,077 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pennock, MN

6,526

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pennock, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

14.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.98 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pennock, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pennock, MN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,567 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pennock, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Pennock, MN

How many schools are in Pennock, MN?

Pennock, MN has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,526 students in total.

How do schools in Pennock perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Pennock score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Pennock exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pennock?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pennock, MN

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Willmar, MN

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kerkhoven, MN

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Spicer, MN

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sunburg, MN

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New London, MN

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kandiyohi, MN

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Murdock, MN

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Raymond, MN

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Svea, MN

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Georgeville, MN

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations