The Fort Madison High School is located in Fort Madison, Iowa. As the only high school of the Fort Madison Community School District, it serves Fort Madison, Houghton, St. Paul, and West Point. It also serves the unincorporated area of Denmark.
Serving 852 students in grades 7-12, Fort Madison Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Madison High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fort Madison school district, covering approximately 241.8 square miles with typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes from various points within the area. The average distance from the school to the edge of its zone is about 11.3 miles, reaching up to 20.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School's student population of 852 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
852 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Madison Junior/senior High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#966 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Crimson
School Mascot
Bloodhound
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Madison Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School is ranked #966 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fort Madison Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Fort Madison Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Madison Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Madison Junior/senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Fort Madison Junior/senior High School?
852 students attend Fort Madison Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fort Madison Junior/senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Madison Junior/senior High School?
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Madison Junior/senior High School offer ?
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Madison Junior/senior High School part of?
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School is part of Fort Madison Comm School District.
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