North Scott Junior High School serves 493 students in grades 7-8.
North Scott Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (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 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Scott Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Scott Junior High School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Scott Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 North Scott Junior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Scott Junior High School's ranking?
North Scott Junior High School is ranked #223 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend North Scott Junior High School?
493 students attend North Scott Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North Scott Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Scott Junior High School?
North Scott Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Scott Junior High School offer ?
North Scott Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Scott Junior High School part of?
North Scott Junior High School is part of North Scott Community School District.
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