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Best Schools in Winthrop, IA
Winthrop, IA has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,637 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Winthrop don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Winthrop, IA
The top high schools in Winthrop, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. North-linn Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
3. Starmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
4. Independence Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
5. East Buchanan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Winthrop, IA
The top middle schools in Winthrop, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
2. North-linn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
3. Starmont Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
4. East Buchanan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 88 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Winthrop, IA
The top elementary schools in Winthrop, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tilford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
2. North Linn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
3. East Buchanan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
4. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
5. West Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 381 Students
6. Starmont Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
7. East Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Winthrop, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Winthrop, IA has a total population of 1,268 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Winthrop, 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 Winthrop, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winthrop, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winthrop, 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 Winthrop, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Winthrop, IA
How many schools are in Winthrop, IA?
Winthrop, IA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,637 students in total.
How do schools in Winthrop perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Winthrop score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Winthrop don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Winthrop?
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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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Winthrop
3 of 3 schools in Winthrop carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Winthrop. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.