Serving 52 students in grades 6-12, Diagonal Junior-senior 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Diagonal Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 85.5 square miles in and around Diagonal, IA. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Diagonal Junior-senior High School's student population of 52 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Respectful, Responsible, Honest, with School and Community Pride. The Diagonal Way.
School Rankings
Diagonal Junior-senior 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 Diagonal Junior-senior High School is 0.00, 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
#987 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
White
100%
70%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diagonal Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Diagonal Junior-senior High School is ranked #987 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Diagonal Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Diagonal Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Ayr High School, East Union Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diagonal Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Diagonal Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Diagonal Junior-senior High School?
52 students attend Diagonal Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Diagonal Junior-senior High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Diagonal Junior-senior High School?
Diagonal Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diagonal Junior-senior High School offer ?
Diagonal Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Diagonal Junior-senior High School part of?
Diagonal Junior-senior High School is part of Diagonal Comm School District.
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