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 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
95%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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