Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Colfax, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 333 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Colfax-Mingo Community School District, which is ranked 220 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School generally performs better than the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), with 71.7% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 73.8%, and 66% of 10th graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 66%. However, the school's performance has been inconsistent across grade levels and over time, with the 11th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate dropping from 67.2% in 2022-2023 to 50% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 65.7%.

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa high schools, with a ranking between 204 and 256 out of 327-338 schools over the past several years, placing it in the bottom 25-30% of high schools in the state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.75% to 41.3% over the past three school years, which may be a contributing factor to its lower performance compared to some of the more affluent nearby districts, such as Ankeny Community School District and Bondurant-Farrar Community School District.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 204 N League Rd
       Colfax, IA  50054


(515) 674-4111

District: Colfax-Mingo Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
241st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,707 Help


Feeder schools for Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 51.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 71.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School employs 25.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School is $13,707.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School 164th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School 241st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Colfax-Mingo Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Colfax-Mingo Community School District 220th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 47.66 212th 349 39.3%
2016 54.69 169th 343 50.7%
2017 44.58 211th 327 35.5%
2018 31.11 251st 318 21.1%
2019 20.28 296th 342 13.5%
2021 15.62 284th 324 12.3%
2022 18.24 296th 337 12.2%
2023 30.51 262nd 334 21.6%
2024 56.45 164th 337 51.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 49.35 227th 351 35.3%
2013 37.72 275th 351 21.7%
2015 31.83 256th 324 21.0%
2016 27.62 257th 320 19.7%
2017 81.85 26th 325 92.0%
2018 40.80 236th 320 26.3%
2019 47.02 204th 327 37.6%
2021 37.82 242nd 327 26.0%
2022 34.63 240th 332 27.7%
2023 33.29 256th 336 23.8%
2024 39.49 241st 338 28.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, August 31, 2018

Open Quote I was still in the process of learning English since I had only been in the U.S. for a month when I enrolled in the Colfax-Mingo district. Little did I know that there was no ELL programs (English Language Learning) or any support for students who are still learning English. Most of the students were bullies. I was called racial slurs and even thrown lunch boxes at me. When we brought the issue to the principal, he offered a temporary fix by transferring me to a Des Moines middle school for my second semester. The change was amazing and I thank him for that. Needless to say, my mother and I moved to Des Moines. I was in honor rolls in high school and made the President's or Dean's list in all the months I was in college. My advice to any minority families that are considering the CM School District: take a look, feel it out but don't be surprised if your child gets bullied. I sincerely hope it has changed since I attended but from recent reports, I doubt it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 273 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1989 254 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 243 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1991 239 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1992 247 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 236 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 269 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 278 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 278 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 265 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1998 271 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 273
1999 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 274 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 298 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 255 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2003 255 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2004 257 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 270 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2006 258 6 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 261 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 268 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 271 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 255 0 0 3 1 0 4 0 263
2011 244 0 0 7 0 0 6 0 257
2012 229 0 0 12 0 0 6 0 247
2013 198 1 2 10 0 1 5 0 217
2014 282 1 0 11 0 1 5 0 300
2015 275 2 0 10 0 1 4 0 292
2016 285 1 0 7 0 0 2 0 295
2017 291 2 2 9 0 4 2 0 310
2018 307 2 2 10 0 5 4 0 330
2019 316 2 1 12 0 5 6 0 342
2020 328 3 1 13 0 5 6 0 356
2021 305 6 1 10 0 6 11 0 339
2022 289 5 2 13 0 6 17 0 332
2023 284 6 1 15 0 4 22 1 333
2024 268 4 1 19 0 3 17 1 313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 278 19.6 14.1 14
1989 256 18.6 13.7 7.4
1990 247 18.6 13.2 11.7
1991 241 18.6 12.9 9.1
1992 248 16.0 15.5 6
1993 238 19.5 12.2 12.2
1994 270 23.6 11.4 8.9
1995 281 24.7 11.4 7.1
1996 281 24.7 11.4 7.1
1997 265 25.0 10.6 7.2
1998 273 27.3 10.0 8.4
1999 276 22.0 12.5 13.4
2000 276 23.2 11.9 42
2001 300 23.0 13.0 12.3
2002 261 22.5 11.6 16.5
2003 261 22.5 11.6 16.5
2004 261 22.2 11.8 15.3
2005 278 22.0 12.6 18.7
2006 272 22.0 12.4 22.8
2007 270 23.0 11.7 25.2
2008 276 24.5 11.3 31.5
2009 276 21.6 12.8 34.8
2010 263 21.6 12.1 31.6
2011 257 22.1 11.6 38.5
2012 247 22.5 10.9 40.5
2013 217 21.5 10.0 41.5
2014 300 27.2 11.0 40.7
2015 292 29.0 10.0 36.6
2016 295 29.0 10.1 40.7
2017 310 25.9 11.9 40.6
2018 330 25.8 12.7 39.4
2019 342 26.8 12.7 40.6
2020 356 25.5 13.9 50.3
2021 339 23.8 14.2 41.3
2022 332 27.3 12.1 36.7
2023 333 27.8 11.9 37.8
2024 313 25.9 12.0 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 278 19.6 14.1 14
1989 256 18.6 13.7 7.4
1990 247 18.6 13.2 11.7
1991 241 18.6 12.9 9.1
1992 248 16.0 15.5 6
1993 238 19.5 12.2 12.2
1994 270 23.6 11.4 8.9
1995 281 24.7 11.4 7.1
1996 281 24.7 11.4 7.1
1997 265 25.0 10.6 7.2
1998 273 27.3 10.0 8.4
1999 276 22.0 12.5 13.4
2000 276 23.2 11.9 42
2001 300 23.0 13.0 12.3
2002 261 22.5 11.6 16.5
2003 261 22.5 11.6 16.5
2004 261 22.2 11.8 15.3
2005 278 22.0 12.6 18.7
2006 272 22.0 12.4 22.8
2007 270 23.0 11.7 25.2
2008 276 24.5 11.3 31.5
2009 276 21.6 12.8 34.8
2010 263 21.6 12.1 31.6
2011 257 22.1 11.6 38.5
2012 247 22.5 10.9 40.5
2013 217 21.5 10.0 41.5
2014 300 27.2 11.0 40.7
2015 292 29.0 10.0 36.6
2016 295 29.0 10.1 40.7
2017 310 25.9 11.9 40.6
2018 330 25.8 12.7 39.4
2019 342 26.8 12.7 40.6
2020 356 25.5 13.9 50.3
2021 339 23.8 14.2 41.3
2022 332 27.3 12.1 36.7
2023 333 27.8 11.9 37.8
2024 313 25.9 12.0 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $447 (3.3%) $13,261 (96.7%) $13,707

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 296th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 262nd of 334 Middle schools
 8.1%
Ranks 204th of 327 High schoolsRanks 256th of 336 High schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School)58.664
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)58.664
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School)55.262
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)55.262
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School)55.384.1
 28.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)55.384.1
 28.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School)6650
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)6650
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School)73.768
 5.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)73.768
 5.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School)70.260
 10.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)70.260
 10.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School)66.262.1
 4.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)66.262.1
 4.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School)67.267.2
   11th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)67.267.2
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342333
 2.6%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White316284
 10.1%
Two or More Races622
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.6%37.8%
 2.8%


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Students at Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School.

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School ranks 241st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

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