Dunkerton High School
Tel:
(319)822-4295
- Dunkerton High School serves 236 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Dunkerton High School's student population of 236 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 236 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dunkerton High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dunkerton High School is 0.20, 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) | 70-74% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 89% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dunkerton Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dunkerton High School is Jesup High School (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wapsie Valley High School (7.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairbank Elementary School (7.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairbank Fairbank Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 212 students
7.7 miles
311 5th St N
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319)635-2071 7.7 PK-6 212 - Jesup Jesup High School Grades: 9-12 | 229 students
7.8 miles
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319)827-1700 7.8 9-12 229 - Fairbank Wapsie Valley High School Grades: 7-12 | 279 students
7.9 miles
2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319)638-6711 7.9 7-12 279 - Evansdale Elk Run Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 148 students
8.7 miles
316 Mc Coy Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319)433-2660 8.7 PK 148 - Evansdale Bunger Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 388 students
8.8 miles
157 S Roosevelt Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319)433-2550 8.8 6-8 388
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