Serving 1,475 students in grades 9-12, Muscatine 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 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Muscatine High School's student population of 1,475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Muscatine High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muscatine High School is 0.51, which is more 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
#1057 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
12%
Black
4%
7%
White
64%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muscatine High School's ranking?
Muscatine High School is ranked #1057 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Muscatine High School often compared to?
Muscatine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilton Jr-sr High School, West Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muscatine High School?
The graduation rate of Muscatine High School is 83%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Muscatine High School?
1,475 students attend Muscatine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Muscatine High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muscatine High School?
Muscatine High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muscatine High School offer ?
Muscatine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Muscatine High School part of?
Muscatine High School is part of Muscatine Comm School District.
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