Central Decatur Ms/hs High School vs. Nodaway Valley High School
Should you attend Central Decatur Ms/hs High School or Nodaway Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Nodaway Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 321 students in grades 7-12, Central Decatur Ms/hs 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 57% (which is lower 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 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Nodaway Valley High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
321 students
203 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#559 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
34
-
Grade 8 Students
55
-
Grade 9 Students
48
49
Grade 10 Students
67
47
Grade 11 Students
63
49
Grade 12 Students
54
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
