Best High Schools in Spirit Lake, IA

Spirit Lake, IA has 4 high schools with 1,286 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 Spirit Lake score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Spirit Lake exceed expectations.

1. Spirit Lake High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students

2. Okoboji High School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students

3. Estherville Lincoln Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students

4. Graettinger-terril High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students

Best Middle Schools in Spirit Lake, IA

Spirit Lake, IA has 4 middle schools with 1,095 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 Spirit Lake score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Spirit Lake exceed expectations.

1. Okoboji Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students

2. Spirit Lake Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students

3. Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students

4. Graettinger-terril Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Spirit Lake, IA

Spirit Lake, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,710 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 Spirit Lake score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Spirit Lake exceed expectations.

1. Okoboji Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students

2. Spirit Lake Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students

3. Graettinger-terril Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students

4. Demoney Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Spirit Lake, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Spirit Lake, IA has a total population of 6,868 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Spirit Lake, IA

4,091

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spirit Lake, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spirit Lake, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spirit Lake, IA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

998 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Spirit Lake, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Spirit Lake, IA

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Okoboji, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Orleans, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Triboji Beach, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 73%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Arnolds Park, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wahpeton, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 76%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Okoboji, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 76%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Montgomery, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Milford, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Superior, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Old Town, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations