East Union Middle-high School
East Union Middle-high School serves 257 students in grades 6-12.
East Union Middle-high School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 69%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
East Union Middle-high School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Rankings
East Union Middle-high School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,227 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of East Union Middle-high School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #727 out of 1227 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 69% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 68% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 91% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.41 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Union Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East Union Middle-high School is Creston High School (10.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Creston Middle School (10.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Union Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Afton East Union Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 273 students10
1.1 miles
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411 1.1 PK-5 273 - Creston Creston Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 121 students
10.2 miles
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724 10.2 PK-K 121 - Creston Creston High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 468 students10
10.6 miles
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116 10.6 9-12 468 - Creston Creston Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 63%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 508 students10
10.7 miles
805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-1155 10.7 1-5 508 - Creston Creston Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 65%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 329 students10
10.7 miles
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2129 10.7 6-8 329
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