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Mount Ayr High School vs. East Union Middle-high School

Should you attend Mount Ayr High School or East Union Middle-high School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mount Ayr High School
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
East Union Middle-high School
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mount Ayr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 273 students in grades 7-12, Mount Ayr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 242 students in grades 6-12, East Union Middle-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 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
273 students
242 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Ayr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Union Middle-high School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Ayr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Union Middle-high School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Ayr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Union Middle-high School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Ayr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Union Middle-high School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Union Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#144 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
#622 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Ayr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Union Middle-high School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in IA)
69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Ayr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Union Middle-high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Union Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Ayr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Union Middle-high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Union Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Ayr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Union Middle-high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Union Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mount Ayr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Union Middle-high School with the average graduation rate observed in the East Union Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mount Ayr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Union Middle-high School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
31
Grade 7 Students
36
36
Grade 8 Students
55
23
Grade 9 Students
49
37
Grade 10 Students
44
47
Grade 11 Students
49
34
Grade 12 Students
40
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Union Middle-high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Union Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Ayr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Ayr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Union Middle-high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Union Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Ayr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Union Middle-high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Union Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Ayr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Union Middle-high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Union Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Union Middle-high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Union Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Ayr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Union Middle-high School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Union Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Ayr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Union Middle-high School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Union Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Ayr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Ayr Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Union Middle-high School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Union Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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