Serving 541 students in grades 9-12, Fort Madison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Madison High School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Madison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Madison High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
84%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Madison High School's ranking?
Fort Madison High School is ranked #1001 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fort Madison High School often compared to?
Fort Madison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Madison High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Madison High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Madison High School?
541 students attend Fort Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fort Madison High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Madison High School?
Fort Madison High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Madison High School offer ?
Fort Madison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Madison High School part of?
Fort Madison High School is part of Fort Madison Comm School District.
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