Serving 182 students in grades 7-12, Central Middle School/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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Elkader, IA school district, covering approximately 183.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Middle School/high School's student population of 182 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central Middle School/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School/high School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Middle School/high School's ranking?
Central Middle School/high School is ranked #917 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Central Middle School/high School often compared to?
Central Middle School/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton Ridge High School, Edgewood-colesburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Middle School/high School?
The graduation rate of Central Middle School/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Central Middle School/high School?
182 students attend Central Middle School/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Central Middle School/high School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Middle School/high School?
Central Middle School/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School/high School offer ?
Central Middle School/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Middle School/high School part of?
Central Middle School/high School is part of Central Comm School District.
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