Serving 223 students in grades 6-8, Dike-new Hartford Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School's student population of 223 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dike-new Hartford Junior High School is 0.12, 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
#57 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Dike-new Hartford Junior High School's ranking?
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School is ranked #57 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Dike-new Hartford Junior High School?
223 students attend Dike-new Hartford Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dike-new Hartford Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dike-new Hartford Junior High School?
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dike-new Hartford Junior High School offer ?
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dike-new Hartford Junior High School part of?
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School is part of Dike-New Hartford Comm School District.
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