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Schools in Glenwood · Glenwood Community School District

Glenwood’s public schools outscore 80% of Iowa districts

On the state math tests, 79% of Glenwood’s students scored proficient, above the Iowa average (64%). The grade covers the public school district serving Glenwood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.

#32of 140 Iowa townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
77%
▲ 7 pts vs IA 70%
2021–22
Math proficiency
79%
▲ 15 pts vs IA 64%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 2–6 pts vs IA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.8K
▼ 7% vs IA $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.8
IA 14.1 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
2,001 students on the public path
In brief

Glenwood’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 77% and math 79% in spring 2022, against 70% and 64% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,784 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is West Elementary School, then Glenwood Middle School, then Glenwood Senior High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Glenwood’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Iowa school districts, #32 of 140 Iowa towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Iowa average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Iowa school districts we grade (326)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Iowa towns with similar household incomes (632)Better than 84%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,324 test results and a graduating class of 152 could put Glenwood anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Glenwood’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,324 in math, 1,323 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Glenwood, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Northeast Elementary SchoolGlenwood Community School DistrictNo scores
3–5West Elementary SchoolGlenwood Community School DistrictA
6–8Glenwood Middle SchoolGlenwood Community School DistrictA−
9–12Glenwood Senior High SchoolGlenwood Community School DistrictB+

Glenwood’s public schools are run by Glenwood Community School District, which also serves Pacific Junction and Silver City. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Glenwood Community School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,001 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 15.8 per teacher (IA 14.1)
$12,784IA $13,713 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading77%
State average 69.7% · 1323 students tested
Math79%
State average 63.8% · 1324 students tested

Glenwood vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Glenwood’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GlenwoodA−Glenwood

Every school in Glenwood

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Glenwoodby address
Northeast Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
538 students14:1Rate it →
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A
440 students15:1Rate it →
Glenwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
453 students17:1Rate it →
Glenwood Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
B+
570 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Glenwood’s schools

Are Glenwood’s schools good?

By Iowa’s own tests, yes: the public schools Glenwood children attend outscore 80% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #32 of 140 Iowa towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Glenwood in?

Glenwood Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,001 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Glenwood kids go to high school?

Glenwood Senior High School, with 570 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Glenwood’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Glenwood Community School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa.

How much does Glenwood spend per student?

$12,784 in Glenwood Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What Glenwood families are saying about school.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.