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Schools in New Hampton · New Hampton Community School District

New Hampton’s public schools outscore 77% of Iowa districts

In New Hampton, 75% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Iowa average (64%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Hampton, 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.

#35of 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
79%
▲ 9 pts vs IA 70%
2021–22
Math proficiency
75%
▲ 11 pts vs IA 64%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 2–6 pts vs IA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.1K
▼ 5% vs IA $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.4
IA 14.1 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
1,126 students on the public path
In brief

New Hampton’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 617 Iowa towns with household incomes within a quarter of New Hampton’s, its schools beat 84%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 79% and math 75% 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 $13,076 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is New Hampton Middle School, then New Hampton High School. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Joseph Community School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 New Hampton’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 77% of Iowa school districts, #35 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 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
Iowa towns with similar household incomes (617)Better than 84%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 660 test results and a graduating class of 93 could put New Hampton anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of New Hampton’s students in the tested grades sat them (660 in math, 660 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–4New Hampton Elementary SchoolNew Hampton Community School DistrictC
5–8New Hampton Middle SchoolNew Hampton Community School DistrictA
9–12New Hampton High SchoolNew Hampton Community School DistrictA−

New Hampton’s public schools are run by New Hampton Community School District, which also serves Alta Vista, Ionia and North Washington. 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.

New Hampton Community School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,126 students, up 11% since 2020–21 · 13.4 per teacher (IA 14.1)
$13,076IA $13,713 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading79%
State average 69.7% · 660 students tested
Math75%
State average 63.8% · 660 students tested

New Hampton vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
New HamptonA−New Hampton

Every school in New Hampton

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 New Hamptonby address
New Hampton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
C
504 students15:1Rate it →
New Hampton Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
A
304 students14:1Rate it →
New Hampton High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
318 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Joseph Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
108 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about New Hampton’s schools

Are New Hampton’s schools good?

By Iowa’s own tests, yes: the public schools New Hampton children attend outscore 77% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #35 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 New Hampton in?

New Hampton Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,126 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do New Hampton kids go to high school?

New Hampton High School, with 318 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is New Hampton’s graduation rate?

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

How much does New Hampton spend per student?

$13,076 in New Hampton Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in New Hampton?

Yes: St. Joseph Community School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 108 students).

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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.