Serving 74 students in grades 7-8, Corning Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Corning Junior High School?
74 students attend Corning Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Corning Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corning Junior High School?
Corning Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Corning Junior High School offer ?
Corning Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Corning Junior High School part of?
Corning Junior High School is part of Corning Community School District.
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