East Union Middle-high School

1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 242 students in grades 6-12, East Union Middle-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% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Union Middle-high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

East Union Middle-high School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

East Union Middle-high School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Union Middle-high School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#524 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Union Middle-high School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Union Middle-high School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Union Middle-high School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of East Union Middle-high School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of East Union Middle-high School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Union Middle-high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Union Middle-high School's ranking?
East Union Middle-high School is ranked #524 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are East Union Middle-high School often compared to?
East Union Middle-high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Ayr High School, Diagonal Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Union Middle-high School?
The graduation rate of East Union Middle-high School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Union Middle-high School?
242 students attend East Union Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of East Union Middle-high School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Union Middle-high School?
East Union Middle-high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Union Middle-high School offer ?
East Union Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Union Middle-high School part of?
East Union Middle-high School is part of East Union Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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