Serving 273 students in grades 4-6, Greene County Intermediate 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 was 76% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)76%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)76%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Greene County Intermediate School?
273 students attend Greene County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Greene County Intermediate School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greene County Intermediate School?
Greene County Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greene County Intermediate School offer ?
Greene County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Greene County Intermediate School part of?
Greene County Intermediate School is part of Greene County Community School District.
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