Serving 229 students in grades 6-12, Griswold Middle/high School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griswold Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Griswold Middle/high School's student population of 229 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Griswold Middle/high School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griswold Middle/high School is 0.13, 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
#207 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griswold Middle/high School's ranking?
Griswold Middle/high School is ranked #207 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griswold Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Griswold Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Griswold Middle/high School?
229 students attend Griswold Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Griswold Middle/high School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griswold Middle/high School?
Griswold Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Griswold Middle/high School offer ?
Griswold Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Griswold Middle/high School part of?
Griswold Middle/high School is part of Griswold Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Sr's Last Day
May 15, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break/No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break/No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break/No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break/No School
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
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