Best Schools in Whittemore, IA
Whittemore, IA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,181 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Whittemore exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whittemore, IA
The top high schools in Whittemore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Emmetsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
3. Algona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
4. West Bend-mallard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whittemore, IA
The top middle schools in Whittemore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Algona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
2. North Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students
3. Emmetsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
4. West Bend-mallard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whittemore, IA
The top elementary schools in Whittemore, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
2. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 300 Students
3. Lucia Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 184 Students
4. West Bend-mallard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 170 Students
5. Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 272 Students
6. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whittemore, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whittemore, IA has a total population of 839 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whittemore, 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 Whittemore, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whittemore, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whittemore, 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 Whittemore, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whittemore, IA
How many schools are in Whittemore, IA?
Whittemore, IA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,181 students in total.
How do schools in Whittemore perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Whittemore score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Whittemore exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whittemore?
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
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations