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Best Schools in Runnells, IA
Runnells, IA has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,469 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Runnells meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Runnells, IA
The top high schools in Runnells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlisle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
2. Pcm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
3. Southeast Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Runnells, IA
The top middle schools in Runnells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 535 Students
2. Pcm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
3. Southeast Polk Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1088 Students
4. Carlisle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Runnells, IA
The top elementary schools in Runnells, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mitchellville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
2. Runnells Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Carlisle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
4. Hartford Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 318 Students
5. Four Mile Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
6. Prairie City Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 320 Students
7. Monroe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Runnells, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Runnells, IA has a total population of 2,660 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Runnells, 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 Runnells, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Runnells, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Runnells, 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 Runnells, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Runnells, IA
How many schools are in Runnells, IA?
Runnells, IA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,469 students in total.
How do schools in Runnells perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Runnells score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Runnells meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Runnells?
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: 80%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Runnells
1 of 1 schools in Runnells carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Runnells. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.