Baxter High School

Summary:

Baxter High School is a public high school located in Baxter, Iowa, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 256 students. The school is part of the Baxter Community School District, which is ranked 178 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baxter High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.6% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also strong, with 75% of 7th-grade students and 70.4% of 9th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 69.9% and 63.3%, respectively. Baxter High School's Science proficiency rates are also above the state average, with 72.1% of 8th-grade students and 58.3% of 10th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 65.5% and 59.5%.

Baxter High School spends $19,126 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Marshalltown High School, Bondurant-Farrar High School, and Newton Senior High School. The school also has a student-teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the nearby schools. These factors suggest a focus on providing more resources and individualized attention to students, though the effectiveness and impact of these investments on student outcomes should be further explored.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 202 E State
       Baxter, IA  50028


(641) 227-3103

District: Baxter Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,126 Help


Feeder schools for Baxter High School:

Elementary:    Baxter Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baxter High School ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Baxter High School ranks worse than 56.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Baxter 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baxter High School is $19,126.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Baxter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Baxter High School 158th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Baxter High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Baxter High School 190th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Baxter High School in the ranking list.)

Baxter Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Baxter Community School District 178th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baxter High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 42.40 236th 349 32.4%
2013 27.74 294th 350 16.0%
2014 51.42 183rd 337 45.7%
2015 65.42 116th 349 66.8%
2016 60.61 140th 343 59.2%
2017 55.48 151st 327 53.8%
2018 45.07 200th 318 37.1%
2019 67.01 97th 342 71.6%
2021 59.11 137th 324 57.7%
2022 56.54 150th 337 55.5%
2023 61.87 132nd 334 60.5%
2024 58.02 158th 337 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Baxter High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 64.09 137th 351 61.0%
2013 46.40 235th 351 33.0%
2014 65.57 125th 322 61.2%
2015 83.38 17th 324 94.8%
2016 12.15 296th 320 7.5%
2017 81.50 27th 325 91.7%
2018 78.80 33rd 320 89.7%
2019 88.22 10th 327 96.9%
2021 57.46 145th 327 55.7%
2022 48.22 186th 332 44.0%
2023 59.79 134th 336 60.1%
2024 50.59 190th 338 43.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Baxter High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 161 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1989 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1990 129 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 131 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1992 136 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 138 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 155 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1995 157 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1996 157 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1997 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1998 180 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1999 178 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2000 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2001 167 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 166 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2003 166 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2004 176 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 181
2005 181 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 186
2006 196 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 201
2007 208 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2008 212 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 217
2009 210 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 185 2 0 2 0 0 8 0 197
2011 196 1 1 3 0 0 6 0 207
2012 193 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 199
2013 190 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 195
2014 215 4 1 5 0 0 4 0 229
2015 213 3 1 7 0 0 2 0 226
2016 214 1 1 8 0 0 3 0 227
2017 221 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 229
2018 216 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 227
2019 207 1 0 7 0 0 4 0 219
2020 214 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 224
2021 212 1 0 5 0 0 5 0 223
2022 233 1 0 4 0 0 6 0 244
2023 240 1 1 6 0 0 7 1 256

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 Baxter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 162 14.7 11.0 23.5
1989 152 14.7 10.3 14.5
1990 132 15.0 8.8 0
1991 133 15.0 8.8 11.3
1992 142 21.0 6.7 15.5
1993 144 15.5 9.3 18.1
1994 159 15.7 10.1 21.4
1995 158 13.8 11.4 17.1
1996 158 13.8 11.4 17.1
1997 168 14.3 11.7 14.9
1998 181 15.3 11.8 14.9
1999 178 15.9 11.2 16.9
2000 175 15.3 11.4 17.1
2001 169 16.1 10.5 11.8
2002 170 16.3 10.4 12.9
2003 170 16.3 10.4 12.9
2004 181 17.0 10.6 12.2
2005 186 17.0 10.9 20.4
2006 201 15.5 13.0 18.4
2007 213 15.5 13.7 20.2
2008 217 16.5 13.2 20.7
2009 215 17.0 12.6 25.1
2010 197 16.5 11.9 20.8
2011 207 19.0 10.8 25.1
2012 199 17.6 11.2 22.1
2013 195 16.5 11.7 20.5
2014 229 14.4 15.8 18.8
2015 226 14.0 16.1 19.9
2016 227 16.0 14.1 22
2017 229 15.4 14.7 18.8
2018 227 15.8 14.3 17.2
2019 219 16.2 13.4 19.6
2020 224 14.6 15.3 19.6
2021 223 12.3 18.0 22
2022 244 11.3 21.4 25.8
2023 256 10.6 24.0 30.1

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 Baxter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 162 14.7 11.0 23.5
1989 152 14.7 10.3 14.5
1990 132 15.0 8.8 0
1991 133 15.0 8.8 11.3
1992 142 21.0 6.7 15.5
1993 144 15.5 9.3 18.1
1994 159 15.7 10.1 21.4
1995 158 13.8 11.4 17.1
1996 158 13.8 11.4 17.1
1997 168 14.3 11.7 14.9
1998 181 15.3 11.8 14.9
1999 178 15.9 11.2 16.9
2000 175 15.3 11.4 17.1
2001 169 16.1 10.5 11.8
2002 170 16.3 10.4 12.9
2003 170 16.3 10.4 12.9
2004 181 17.0 10.6 12.2
2005 186 17.0 10.9 20.4
2006 201 15.5 13.0 18.4
2007 213 15.5 13.7 20.2
2008 217 16.5 13.2 20.7
2009 215 17.0 12.6 25.1
2010 197 16.5 11.9 20.8
2011 207 19.0 10.8 25.1
2012 199 17.6 11.2 22.1
2013 195 16.5 11.7 20.5
2014 229 14.4 15.8 18.8
2015 226 14.0 16.1 19.9
2016 227 16.0 14.1 22
2017 229 15.4 14.7 18.8
2018 227 15.8 14.3 17.2
2019 219 16.2 13.4 19.6
2020 224 14.6 15.3 19.6
2021 223 12.3 18.0 22
2022 244 11.3 21.4 25.8
2023 256 10.6 24.0 30.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Baxter High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $217 (1.1%) $18,909 (98.9%) $19,126

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Baxter High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 132nd of 334 Middle schools
 11.2%
Ranks 10th of 327 High schoolsRanks 134th of 336 High schools
 36.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)75.875.8
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)75.875.8
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)66.775.8
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)66.775.8
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)94.182.5
 11.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)94.182.5
 11.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)76.555
 21.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)76.555
 21.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)82.596
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)82.596
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)7076
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)7076
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)9291.4
 0.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)9291.4
 0.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)8063.9
 16.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)8063.9
 16.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)93.570.7
 22.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)93.570.7
 22.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)80.665.9
 14.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)80.665.9
 14.7%
   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 Students219256
 16.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White207240
 15.9%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%30.1%
 10.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Baxter High School.

Baxter High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baxter Elementary School

Students at Baxter High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Baxter High School ranks 190th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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