Best Schools in Van Wert, IA
Van Wert, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,353 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Van Wert exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Van Wert, IA
The top high schools in Van Wert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students
2. Murray Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
3. Clarke Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Wert, IA
The top middle schools in Van Wert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Wert, IA
The top elementary schools in Van Wert, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students
2. Murray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
3. Clarke Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
4. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Wert, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Wert, IA has a total population of 449 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Wert, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Wert, 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 Van Wert, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Van Wert, IA
How many schools are in Van Wert, IA?
Van Wert, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,353 students in total.
How do schools in Van Wert perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Van Wert score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Van Wert exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Van Wert?
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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