Best High Schools in Wadena, IA

Wadena, IA has 3 high schools with 716 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 Wadena score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wadena greatly exceed expectations.

1. Clayton Ridge High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clayton Ridge Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students

2. North Fayette Valley High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students

3. Starmont High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wadena, IA

Wadena, IA has 5 middle schools with 835 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 Wadena score 64% 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 Wadena greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Fayette Valley Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students

2. Clayton Ridge Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clayton Ridge Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students

3. Starmont Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wadena, IA

Wadena, IA has 4 elementary schools with 932 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 Wadena score 61% 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 Wadena meet expectations.

1. Fayette Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 105 Students

2. Central Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students

3. Valley Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students

4. West Union Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 223 Students

5. Starmont Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students

6. West Central Pk - 8 School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wadena, IA

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

Community Factors

Wadena, IA has a total population of 451 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wadena, IA

2,483

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wadena, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wadena, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

504 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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