Collins-maxwell Middle/High School
Tel:
(515)387-1115
- Collins-maxwell Middle/High School serves 227 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Collins-maxwell Middle/High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Collins-maxwell Middle/High School's student population of 227 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 227 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Collins-maxwell Middle/High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Collins-maxwell Middle/High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1093 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Collins-Maxwell Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Collins-maxwell Middle/High School is Nevada High School (9.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nevada Middle School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Collins-maxwell Elementary School (4.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Collins Collins-maxwell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 218 students
4.9 miles
416 Fourth Avenue
Collins, IA 50055
(641)385-2446 4.9 PK-5 218 - Cambridge Ballard East Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 363 students
6.9 miles
505 W 4th St
Cambridge, IA 50046
(515)220-4306 6.9 3-5 363 - Nevada Nevada High School Grades: 9-12 | 450 students
9.2 miles
1001 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515)382-3521 9.2 9-12 450 - Nevada Central Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 705 students
9.3 miles
910 10th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515)382-2383 9.3 PK-4 705 - Nevada Nevada Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 476 students
9.3 miles
1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515)382-2751 9.3 5-8 476
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