Serving 208 students in grades 6-12, Collins-maxwell Middle/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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins-maxwell Middle/high School's ranking?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School is ranked #697 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Collins-maxwell Middle/high School often compared to?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colo-nesco Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Collins-maxwell Middle/high School?
208 students attend Collins-maxwell Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collins-maxwell Middle/high School?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Collins-maxwell Middle/high School offer ?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Collins-maxwell Middle/high School part of?
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School is part of Collins-Maxwell Comm School District.
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