Best Schools in Wadena, IA
Wadena, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,458 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Wadena meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wadena, IA
The top high schools in Wadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Fayette Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
2. Starmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
3. West Central Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Comm School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
4. Central Middle School/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wadena, IA
The top middle schools in Wadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Starmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
2. North Fayette Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 237 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wadena, IA
The top elementary schools in Wadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
2. Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 182 Students
3. West Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 223 Students
4. West Central Pk - 8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
5. Starmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
6. Fayette Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 105 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
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 Wadena, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Wadena, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wadena, IA
How many schools are in Wadena, IA?
Wadena, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,458 students in total.
How do schools in Wadena perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Wadena score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Wadena meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wadena?
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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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations