Central Decatur Ms/hs High School vs. Nodaway Valley High School
Should I attend Central Decatur Ms/hs High School or Nodaway Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Nodaway Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
Serving 356 students in grades 7-12, Central Decatur Ms/hs 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 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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).
Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Nodaway Valley 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 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).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
356 students
196 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#715 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
50
-
Grade 8 Students
63
-
Grade 9 Students
63
50
Grade 10 Students
58
58
Grade 11 Students
66
38
Grade 12 Students
56
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
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% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
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% White
95%
93%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
