Best Public Schools in Conrad, IA

Summary:

The city of Conrad, Iowa is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: BCLUW Elementary School and BCLUW High School, both part of the BCLUW Community School District. While the elementary school has seen some fluctuations in its performance, the high school has consistently ranked among the top schools in Iowa, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

BCLUW High School stands out as the stronger-performing school, with students consistently outperforming state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The high school also spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the elementary school, indicating a focus on providing a high-quality educational experience. Additionally, BCLUW High School has a slightly more diverse student population than the elementary school.

In contrast, BCLUW Elementary School has seen more variability in its rankings, ranging from 178th to 341st among Iowa elementary schools over the past three years. The elementary school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may suggest socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement. However, the 4th-grade students at the elementary school still perform well, exceeding state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
BCLUW High School	Public	9-12	610 East Center Street	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 366-2810	172	17	9.9	27.9%	160 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	71	88^th of 338 public high schools	74.0%		65.3	107^th of 336 public high schools	68.2%	19			87.5	86.0	73.3			72.5	74.4	71.1	81.4	$15,194	$294	$14,900
BCLUW Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	414 Lillian St	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 366-2811	173	14	12.6	40.5%	162 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	61.4	235^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.8%		48.2	341^st of 565 public elementary schools	39.6%	106	65.4	77.5				73.1	82.5					$12,549	$751	$11,798

Cities Near Conrad

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gladbrook	8.72 mi	3
Green Mountain	8.79 mi	1
Union	9.95 mi	2	383^rd
Grundy Center	10.09 mi	3	13^th
Marshalltown	12.37 mi	10	358^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.