Hinton Intermediate School serves 167 students in grades 4-6.
Hinton Intermediate School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hinton Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Hinton Intermediate School's student population of 167 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
167 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Hinton Intermediate School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hinton Intermediate School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1221 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
2%
12%

Black
1%
7%

White
95%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hinton Intermediate School's ranking?
Hinton Intermediate School is ranked #83 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Hinton Intermediate School?
167 students attend Hinton Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hinton Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinton Intermediate School?
Hinton Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hinton Intermediate School offer ?
Hinton Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Hinton Intermediate School part of?
Hinton Intermediate School is part of Hinton Comm School District.
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