Best Schools in Whittier, IA
Whittier, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,737 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Whittier don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whittier, IA
The top high schools in Whittier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springville Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 185 Students
2. Linn-mar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2271 Students
3. Central City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 228 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whittier, IA
The top middle schools in Whittier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Excelsior Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 617 Students
2. Boulder Peak Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whittier, IA
The top elementary schools in Whittier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
2. Central City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 185 Students
3. Linn Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linn-mar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whittier, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whittier, IA has a total population of 277 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whittier, 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 Whittier, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whittier, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whittier, 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 Whittier, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whittier, IA
How many schools are in Whittier, IA?
Whittier, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,737 students in total.
How do schools in Whittier perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Whittier score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Whittier don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whittier?
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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