Serving 205 students in grades 7-12, Gmg Secondary 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GMG Secondary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Garwin, IA, covering an area of approximately 94.3 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 11.5 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gmg Secondary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gmg Secondary 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 Gmg Secondary School is 0.22, 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
#706 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gmg Secondary School's ranking?
Gmg Secondary School is ranked #706 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Gmg Secondary School often compared to?
Gmg Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshalltown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gmg Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Gmg Secondary School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Gmg Secondary School?
205 students attend Gmg Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Gmg Secondary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gmg Secondary School?
Gmg Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gmg Secondary School offer ?
Gmg Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gmg Secondary School part of?
Gmg Secondary School is part of Gmg Comm School District.
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