Best Schools in Poweshiek County, IA
Poweshiek County, IA has 31 public schools (11 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 7,425 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Poweshiek County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Poweshiek County, IA
The top high schools in Poweshiek County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynnville-sully High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
2. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
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North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
3. Grinnell Community Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
4. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
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Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students
5. East Marshall Senior High School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
6. English Valleys Jr-sr High School
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English Valleys Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 231 Students
7. H-l-v Junior-senior High School
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H-l-v Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
8. Montezuma High School
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Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
9. Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
10. Tri-county Jr/sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 107 Students
Best Middle Schools in Poweshiek County, IA
The top middle schools in Poweshiek County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynnville-sully Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
2. Montezuma Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students
3. Grinnell Community Middle School
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Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
4. East Marshall Middle School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
5. South Tama County Middle School
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South Tama County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Poweshiek County, IA
The top elementary schools in Poweshiek County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montezuma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montezuma Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
2. Lynnville-sully Elementary School
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Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 Students
3. Davis Elementary School
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Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 215 Students
4. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
5. North Mahaska Elementary School
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North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 Students
6. H-l-v Elementary School
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H-l-v Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students
7. Longfellow Elementary School
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Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
8. English Valleys Elementary School
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English Valleys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
9. South Tama County Elementary School
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South Tama County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students
10. East Marshall Elementary School
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East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Poweshiek County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Poweshiek County, IA has a total population of 18,662 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Poweshiek County, 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 Poweshiek County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Poweshiek County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Poweshiek County, 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 Poweshiek County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Poweshiek County, IA
How many schools are in Poweshiek County, IA?
Poweshiek County, IA has 31 public schools: 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 7,425 students in total.
How do schools in Poweshiek County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Poweshiek County score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Poweshiek County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Poweshiek County?
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: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Poweshiek County
3 places in Poweshiek County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District (5 schools)
- Montezuma Comm School District (4 schools)