Best Schools in Westwood, IA
Westwood, IA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,611 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Westwood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westwood, IA
The top high schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westwood, IA
The top middle schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westwood, IA
The top elementary schools in Westwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Westwood, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Westwood, IA has a total population of 247 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Westwood, 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 Westwood, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westwood, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westwood, 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 Westwood, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westwood, IA
How many schools are in Westwood, IA?
Westwood, IA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,611 students in total.
How do schools in Westwood perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Westwood score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Westwood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westwood?
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: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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