Best Schools in Russell, IA
Russell, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,829 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Russell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Russell, IA
The top high schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
2. Chariton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
Best Middle Schools in Russell, IA
The top middle schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chariton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Russell, IA
The top elementary schools in Russell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
2. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
3. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Russell, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Russell, IA has a total population of 1,259 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Russell, 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 Russell, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Russell, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Russell, 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 Russell, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Russell, IA
How many schools are in Russell, IA?
Russell, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,829 students in total.
How do schools in Russell perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Russell score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Russell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Russell?
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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