Schools & Families in Spencer

Spencer's above-average, A-graded schools and genuinely low crime rate combine to anchor a family-oriented northwest Iowa regional hub.

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Above-average, A-graded schools

Spencer's public schools carried a real average SchoolGrade of A, with an actual proficiency rate of approximately 66% against a projected rate of approximately 56% -- schools described as greatly exceeding expectations (base record).

A genuinely low crime backdrop

Spencer's violent crime rate ran approximately 10.8 per 1,000 residents, well below the 22.7 national rate -- a real, meaningful factor for families (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.