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Best Schools in Ruthven, IA
Ruthven, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,518 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Ruthven meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ruthven, IA
The top high schools in Ruthven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
2. Emmetsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
3. Ruthven-ayrshire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
4. Graettinger-terril High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ruthven, IA
The top middle schools in Ruthven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
2. Emmetsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
3. Graettinger-terril Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ruthven, IA
The top elementary schools in Ruthven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 300 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 467 Students
3. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
4. Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
5. Fairview Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 308 Students
6. Johnson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ruthven, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ruthven, IA has a total population of 1,192 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ruthven, 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 Ruthven, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ruthven, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ruthven, 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 Ruthven, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ruthven, IA
How many schools are in Ruthven, IA?
Ruthven, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,518 students in total.
How do schools in Ruthven perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Ruthven score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Ruthven meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ruthven?
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: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 59%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Ruthven
2 of 2 schools in Ruthven carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Ruthven. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.