Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

33727 Rte J40
Keosauqua, IA 52565
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center's student population of 175 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#512 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
70-74%
64%
65-69%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center's ranking?
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center is ranked #512 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center?
175 students attend Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center?
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center offer ?
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center part of?
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center is part of Van Buren County Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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