Serving 99 students in grades 6-12, Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Churdan, IA, covering approximately 121.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School's student population of 99 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
99 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
GIVING OUR BEST FOR THE BEST
School Rankings
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School is 0.20, 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
#379 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School is ranked #379 out of 1,223 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 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School?
99 students attend Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School offer ?
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School part of?
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School is part of Paton-Churdan Comm School District.
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