Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ignite Online & Personalized Learning 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning's student population of 80 students has grown by 344% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ignite Online & Personalized Learning is 0.22, 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
#1218 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
28%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignite Online & Personalized Learning's ranking?
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning is ranked #1218 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ignite Online & Personalized Learning?
80 students attend Ignite Online & Personalized Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ignite Online & Personalized Learning students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignite Online & Personalized Learning?
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ignite Online & Personalized Learning offer ?
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ignite Online & Personalized Learning part of?
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning is part of Shenandoah Comm School District.
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