North Butler Junior/Senior High School

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North Butler Junior/Senior High School ranks 177 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Butler Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Greene, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 271 students. The school is part of the North Butler Community School District, which is ranked 152 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Butler Junior/Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts (up to 82.9% vs. 77.5% for 8th grade) and Mathematics (up to 78% vs. 65.7% for 11th grade). The school also had a higher spending per student of $16,937 in the 2018-2019 school year compared to nearby schools like Greenview Alternative School ($498) and Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School ($15,197). Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 13 students per teacher over the past three school years.

While North Butler Junior/Senior High School's academic performance is consistently strong, the school's student population is significantly less diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Charles City High School, which has a more diverse student body. Overall, North Butler Junior/Senior High School appears to be a high-performing school that effectively supports student learning and achievement, despite its lack of racial diversity compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 7-12

201 N 5th St
Greene, IA 50636-0190

(641) 816-5631

District: North Butler Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,937

Feeder schools for North Butler Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

North Butler Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Butler Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 59.9% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.41. (See more...)

Compare Details North Butler Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 52.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Butler Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Butler Junior/Senior High School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare North Butler Junior/Senior High School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Butler Junior/Senior High School is $16,937.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Butler Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Butler Junior/Senior High School 135^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See North Butler Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks North Butler Junior/Senior High School 177^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See North Butler Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

North Butler Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Butler Community School District 152^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Butler Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2016	82.50	32^nd	343	90.7%
2017	79.10	35^th	327	89.3%
2018	53.28	167^th	318	47.5%
2019	27.04	270^th	342	21.1%
2021	60.81	128^th	324	60.5%
2022	61.72	129^th	337	61.7%
2023	37.28	239^th	334	28.4%
2024	62.41	135^th	337	59.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Butler Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2014	77.00	60^th	322	81.4%
2015	70.16	97^th	324	70.1%
2016	79.33	49^th	320	84.7%
2017	80.36	36^th	325	88.9%
2018	55.85	164^th	320	48.8%
2019	48.60	191^st	327	41.6%
2021	44.65	202^nd	327	38.2%
2022	33.51	250^th	332	24.7%
2023	67.60	98^th	336	70.8%
2024	52.59	177^th	338	47.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Butler Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	179	0	0	6	0	2	187
2013	182	1	0	1	1	1	186
2014	172	1	0	3	1	4	181
2015	177	2	0	2	1	4	186
2016	244	4	0	4	0	5	257
2017	242	2	0	5	0	5	254
2018	258	0	0	4	0	1	263
2019	251	1	1	5	0	2	260
2020	236	0	2	4	0	4	246
2021	260	0	2	4	0	4	270
2022	280	0	2	6	0	5	293
2023	256	1	3	5	0	6	271
2024	243	2	3	8	0	5	261

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 North Butler Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	187	15.6	11.9	25.7
2013	186	16.5	11.2	27.4
2014	181	15.9	11.3	27.6
2015	186	16.0	11.6	31.2
2016	257	27.0	9.5	31.5
2017	254	28.1	9.0	28.3
2018	263	21.7	12.0	33.8
2019	260	23.2	11.2	29.2
2020	246	22.1	11.1	26
2021	270	23.3	11.5	23.3
2022	293	22.4	13.0	21.8
2023	271	24.1	11.2	24.7
2024	261	21.1	12.3	28.4

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 North Butler Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	187	15.6	11.9	25.7
2013	186	16.5	11.2	27.4
2014	181	15.9	11.3	27.6
2015	186	16.0	11.6	31.2
2016	257	27.0	9.5	31.5
2017	254	28.1	9.0	28.3
2018	263	21.7	12.0	33.8
2019	260	23.2	11.2	29.2
2020	246	22.1	11.1	26
2021	270	23.3	11.5	23.3
2022	293	22.4	13.0	21.8
2023	271	24.1	11.2	24.7
2024	261	21.1	12.3	28.4

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 North Butler Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$247 (1.5%)	$16,689 (98.5%)	$16,937

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Butler Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 270^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 239^th of 334 Middle schools	7.4%
Ranks 191^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 98^th of 336 High schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Junior/Senior High School)	60	81.3	21.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Community School District)	60	81.3	21.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Junior/Senior High School)	55	71.9	16.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Community School District)	55	71.9	16.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Junior/Senior High School)	48.8	67.9	19.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Community School District)	48.8	67.9	19.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Junior/Senior High School)	76.7	67.9	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Community School District)	76.7	67.9	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Junior/Senior High School)	65.7	85.2	19.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Community School District)	65.7	85.2	19.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Junior/Senior High School)	68.6	75.9	7.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Community School District)	68.6	75.9	7.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Junior/Senior High School)	79.3	60.5	18.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Butler Community School District)	79.3	60.5	18.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Junior/Senior High School)	65.5	73.7	8.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Butler Community School District)	65.5	73.7	8.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	271	4.2%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	5	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	256	2%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.2%	24.7%	4.5%

Schools Near North Butler Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Butler Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	201 N 5th St	Greene	50636	Butler County	North Butler Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 816-5631	261	21	12.3	28.4%	243 (93.1%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	52.6	177^th of 338 public high schools	47.6%		67.6	98^th of 336 public high schools	70.8%	79		77.4	82.9	64.0	81.6	72.0		74.2	77.1	52.0	67.3	78.0	77.1	79.6	$16,937	$247	$16,689
Clarksville High School	Public	7-12	318 N. Mather St.	Clarksville	50619	Butler County	Clarksville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 278-4273	138	11	12.2	27.5%	134 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.7	93^rd of 338 public high schools	72.5%		79.1	38^th of 336 public high schools	88.7%	55		94.7	90.0	94.1	91.7	83.3		73.7	90.0	64.7	66.7	75.0	80.0	66.7	$15,842	$205	$15,638
Rockford Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1460 210th Street	Rockford	50468	Floyd County	Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 756-3813	176	16	11.2	47.7%	164 (93.2%)	3 (1.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	49.7	194^th of 338 public high schools	42.6%		30.2	265^th of 336 public high schools	21.1%	71		75.0	57.9	81.3	80.6	60.5		85.7	36.8	68.8	66.7	69.8	52.6	61.1	$15,905	$659	$15,246
Charles City High School	Public	9-12	1 Comet Dr	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 257-6510	522	32	16.5	49.0%	394 (75.5%)	45 (8.6%)	43 (8.2%)	16 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	28.8	272^nd of 338 public high schools	19.5%		18.9	294^th of 336 public high schools	12.5%	22				62.7	65.2	66.7				58.8	60.7	63.9		42.9	$15,516	$694	$14,823
Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	612 Greeley St	Nashua	50658	Chickasaw County	Nashua-Plainfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 435-4166	308	24	12.6	29.2%	292 (94.8%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	48.6	202^nd of 338 public high schools	40.2%		56.7	158^th of 336 public high schools	53.0%	44	75.9	74.4	71.7	55.9	72.2	66.7	75.9	74.4	68.3	58.8	74.1	69.0	65.0	72.2	$15,197	$401	$14,797
Greenview Alternative School	Public	9-12	106 16th St SW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-9273	37	1	37.0	45.9%	28 (75.7%)	1 (2.7%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.8%)	3	323^rd of 338 public high schools	4.4%					(n/a)						50.0						0.0			$498	$63	$435

Frequently Asked Questions about North Butler Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of North Butler Junior/Senior High School?

Students at North Butler Junior/Senior High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into North Butler Junior/Senior High School?

North Butler Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Butler Elementary

What district is North Butler Junior/Senior High School in?

North Butler Community School District

Is North Butler Junior/Senior High School a good school?

North Butler Junior/Senior High School ranks 177^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Butler Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended North Butler Junior/Senior High School.

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