Serving 332 students in grades 7-12, Colfax-mingo Jr/sr 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 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower 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 13% 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: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr 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 Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is 0.24, 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
#930 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is ranked #930 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baxter High School, Newton Senior High School, Lynnville-sully High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
332 students attend Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School offer ?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School part of?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is part of Colfax-Mingo Comm School District.
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