Serving 210 students in grades 6-12, Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center ranks in the top 20% 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 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center's student population of 210 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center's ranking?
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center is ranked #225 out of 1,233 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center?
210 students attend Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center?
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center offer ?
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center part of?
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center is part of Coon Rapids-Bayard Comm School District.
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