Exira Junior-senior High School serves 113 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Exira Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Exira Junior-senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 86%.
How many students attend Exira Junior-senior High School?
113 students attend Exira Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Exira Junior-senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exira Junior-senior High School?
Exira Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Exira Junior-senior High School offer ?
Exira Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Exira Junior-senior High School part of?
Exira Junior-senior High School is part of Exira-Elk Horn - Kimballton Community School District.
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