Northwood-kensett Middle/high School

704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 273 students in grades 6-12, Northwood-kensett 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northwood-kensett Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Northwood-kensett Middle/high School's student population of 273 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Northwood-kensett 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 Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#375 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
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65-69%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwood-kensett 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.
80-84%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwood-kensett 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.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwood-kensett 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
84%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwood-kensett 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
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwood-kensett Middle/high School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwood-kensett 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 Northwood-kensett 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
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwood-kensett 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%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwood-kensett 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northwood-kensett Middle/high School's ranking?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is ranked #375 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Northwood-kensett Middle/high School often compared to?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Springs High School, Lake Mills Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
273 students attend Northwood-kensett Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood-kensett Middle/high School offer ?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood-kensett Middle/high School part of?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is part of Northwood-Kensett Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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