Serving 288 students in grades 7-12, Mount Ayr 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 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Ayr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Ayr High School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr High School is 0.08, 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
#244 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Ayr High School's ranking?
Mount Ayr High School is ranked #244 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mount Ayr High School often compared to?
Mount Ayr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diagonal Junior-senior High School, East Union Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Ayr High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Ayr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Ayr High School?
288 students attend Mount Ayr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mount Ayr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Ayr High School?
Mount Ayr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Ayr High School offer ?
Mount Ayr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mount Ayr High School part of?
Mount Ayr High School is part of Mount Ayr Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - 1:05/1:10 dismissal (Academic)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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