Serving 244 students in grades 5-12, Colo-nesco Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colo-nesco Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Colo-nesco Middle/high School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colo-nesco Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colo-nesco Middle/high School is 0.13, 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
#453 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Colo-nesco Middle/high School's ranking?
Colo-nesco Middle/high School is ranked #453 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Colo-nesco Middle/high School often compared to?
Colo-nesco Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collins-maxwell Middle/high School, Gilbert High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colo-nesco Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Colo-nesco Middle/high School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colo-nesco Middle/high School?
244 students attend Colo-nesco Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Colo-nesco Middle/high School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colo-nesco Middle/high School?
Colo-nesco Middle/high School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colo-nesco Middle/high School offer ?
Colo-nesco Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colo-nesco Middle/high School part of?
Colo-nesco Middle/high School is part of Colo-Nesco Comm School District.
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