Best Schools in Spencer, IA
Spencer, IA has a total of 14 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 4,135 students attend Spencer, IA schools. On average, schools in Spencer score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Spencer greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Spencer, IA
Spencer, IA has 3 high schools with 1,205 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Spencer score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Spencer meet expectations.
1. Okoboji High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
2. Spencer High School
SchoolGrade
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
3. Graettinger-terril High School
SchoolGrade
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spencer, IA
Spencer, IA has 4 middle schools with 1,406 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Spencer score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Spencer greatly exceed expectations.
1. Okoboji Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
2. Spencer Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
3. Graettinger-terril Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spencer, IA
Spencer, IA has 7 elementary schools with 1,524 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Spencer score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Spencer greatly exceed expectations.
1. Okoboji Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 467 Students
3. Fairview Park Elementary
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 308 Students
4. Clay Central-everly Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
5. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
6. Johnson Elementary
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 229 Students
7. Sacred Heart School
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Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 143 Students
8. Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
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Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 92 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spencer, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spencer, IA has a total population of 12,071 with 22% 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 Spencer, 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 Spencer, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spencer, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spencer, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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