Serving 66 students in grades 5-6, Colo-nesco Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
10%
Black
(15-16)n/a
6%
White
(15-16)94%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Colo-nesco Intermediate School?
66 students attend Colo-nesco Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Colo-nesco Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colo-nesco Intermediate School?
Colo-nesco Intermediate School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colo-nesco Intermediate School offer ?
Colo-nesco Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Colo-nesco Intermediate School part of?
Colo-nesco Intermediate School is part of Colo-Nesco Community School District.
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