Serving 153 students in grades 7-12, Melcher-dallas High 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 is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Melcher-dallas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Melcher-dallas High School's student population of 153 students has grown by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Melcher-dallas High School 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 Melcher-dallas High School is 0.06, 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
#971 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melcher-dallas High School's ranking?
Melcher-dallas High School is ranked #971 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Melcher-dallas High School often compared to?
Melcher-dallas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knoxville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Melcher-dallas High School?
The graduation rate of Melcher-dallas High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Melcher-dallas High School?
153 students attend Melcher-dallas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Melcher-dallas High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melcher-dallas High School?
Melcher-dallas High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Melcher-dallas High School offer ?
Melcher-dallas High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Melcher-dallas High School part of?
Melcher-dallas High School is part of Melcher-Dallas Comm School District.
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