Johnston Middle School vs. Johnston Senior High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Johnston Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,200 students in grades 8-9, Johnston Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,771 students in grades 10-12, Johnston Senior 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 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
8-9
10-12
Total Students
1,200 students
1,771 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#550 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
69%
Graduation Rate
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96%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
591
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Grade 9 Students
609
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Grade 10 Students
-
591
Grade 11 Students
-
591
Grade 12 Students
-
589
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
68%
68%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
