Central Middle School/High School

Summary:

Central Middle School/High School is a public school located in Elkader, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 210 students. The school is part of the Central Community School District, which is ranked 156 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Middle School/High School generally performs better than the state average in English Language Arts and Science, but lags behind in Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.3% of 8th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 77.5%, but only 44% of 9th graders were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 63.3%. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.33% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as John R Mott Junior/High School (75.21%) and Starmont High School (56.54%). Additionally, Central Middle School/High School's spending per student ($13,348 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby schools, such as Clayton Ridge High School ($28,257) and Starmont High School ($18,632).

While Central Middle School/High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 58 out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 215 out of 338 in 2023-2024, the school still demonstrates strengths in certain subject areas and may be able to leverage its relatively low spending per student to achieve positive outcomes for its students. The nearby schools, such as John R Mott Junior/High School, Clayton Ridge High School, and Starmont High School, provide interesting points of comparison for Central Middle School/High School, offering insights into the factors that contribute to a school's success.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 400 1st Street NW
       Elkader, IA  52043-0070


(563) 245-1750

District: Central Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,348 Help


Feeder schools for Central Middle School/High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
2.4%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Middle School/High School ranks better than 50.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central Middle School/High School ranks worse than 63.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Middle School/High School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Middle School/High School is $13,348.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Middle School/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle School/High School 167th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Central Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Central Middle School/High School 215th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Central Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Community School District 156th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Middle School/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.73 221st 349 36.7%
2013 39.42 255th 350 27.1%
2014 58.95 146th 337 56.7%
2015 67.43 105th 349 69.9%
2016 70.66 80th 343 76.7%
2017 55.45 152nd 327 53.5%
2018 42.39 211th 318 33.6%
2019 17.44 303rd 342 11.4%
2021 39.53 230th 324 29.0%
2022 42.41 221st 337 34.4%
2023 46.23 204th 334 38.9%
2024 55.90 167th 337 50.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central Middle School/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 40.49 255th 351 27.4%
2013 66.81 107th 351 69.5%
2014 42.11 224th 322 30.4%
2015 51.16 188th 324 42.0%
2016 6.61 307th 320 4.1%
2017 35.47 248th 325 23.7%
2018 31.41 262nd 320 18.1%
2019 75.03 58th 327 82.3%
2021 33.28 251st 327 23.2%
2022 27.63 263rd 332 20.8%
2023 28.62 270th 336 19.6%
2024 46.06 215th 338 36.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central Middle School/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 360 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1989 362 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1990 360 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 371 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1992 366 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 360 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 380 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 382 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 382 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 391 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 382 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 375 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 343 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 327 1 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 311 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2003 311 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2004 303 1 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 311
2005 295 4 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 291 6 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 286 4 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 295
2008 285 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2009 254 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2010 242 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 245
2011 246 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 249
2012 246 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 252
2013 251 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 255
2014 240 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 244
2015 232 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 236
2016 226 1 3 1 0 1 1 0 233
2017 219 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 221
2018 229 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 234
2019 266 0 1 6 0 0 1 0 274
2020 197 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 204
2021 198 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 205
2022 193 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 202
2023 200 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 210

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 Central Middle School/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 25.0 14.4 38.2
1989 365 2.9 125.8 29.6
1990 363 29.0 12.5 31.4
1991 375 29.9 12.5 28.5
1992 368 30.0 12.2 26.9
1993 363 24.4 14.9 28.1
1994 382 24.4 15.7 29.3
1995 387 24.7 15.7 22.7
1996 387 24.7 15.7 22.7
1997 397 24.7 16.1 17.4
1998 390 25.2 15.5 18.7
1999 382 24.7 15.5 29.6
2000 347 25.2 13.8 30.8
2001 337 27.5 12.3 25.8
2002 315 23.5 13.4 27
2003 315 23.5 13.4 27
2004 311 23.0 13.5 23.2
2005 303 21.5 14.1 22.1
2006 304 23.4 13.0 26.3
2007 295 21.5 13.7 25.1
2008 293 21.3 13.8 24.2
2009 259 20.5 12.6 22.8
2010 245 20.3 12.0 28.6
2011 249 19.0 13.1 31.7
2012 252 19.0 13.2 31.7
2013 255 15.9 15.9 34.5
2014 244 16.0 15.2 36.1
2015 236 15.0 15.7 27.1
2016 233 15.0 15.5 37.3
2017 221 15.0 14.6 34.4
2018 234 17.5 13.3 30.8
2019 274 14.3 19.1 33.9
2020 204 14.3 14.1 34.3
2021 205 13.7 14.8 33.2
2022 202 14.7 13.6 29.7
2023 210 13.5 15.4 33.3

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 Central Middle School/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 25.0 14.4 38.2
1989 365 2.9 125.8 29.6
1990 363 29.0 12.5 31.4
1991 375 29.9 12.5 28.5
1992 368 30.0 12.2 26.9
1993 363 24.4 14.9 28.1
1994 382 24.4 15.7 29.3
1995 387 24.7 15.7 22.7
1996 387 24.7 15.7 22.7
1997 397 24.7 16.1 17.4
1998 390 25.2 15.5 18.7
1999 382 24.7 15.5 29.6
2000 347 25.2 13.8 30.8
2001 337 27.5 12.3 25.8
2002 315 23.5 13.4 27
2003 315 23.5 13.4 27
2004 311 23.0 13.5 23.2
2005 303 21.5 14.1 22.1
2006 304 23.4 13.0 26.3
2007 295 21.5 13.7 25.1
2008 293 21.3 13.8 24.2
2009 259 20.5 12.6 22.8
2010 245 20.3 12.0 28.6
2011 249 19.0 13.1 31.7
2012 252 19.0 13.2 31.7
2013 255 15.9 15.9 34.5
2014 244 16.0 15.2 36.1
2015 236 15.0 15.7 27.1
2016 233 15.0 15.5 37.3
2017 221 15.0 14.6 34.4
2018 234 17.5 13.3 30.8
2019 274 14.3 19.1 33.9
2020 204 14.3 14.1 34.3
2021 205 13.7 14.8 33.2
2022 202 14.7 13.6 29.7
2023 210 13.5 15.4 33.3

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 Central Middle School/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $326 (2.4%) $13,022 (97.6%) $13,348

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Middle School/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 303rd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 204th of 334 Middle schools
 27.5%
Ranks 58th of 327 High schoolsRanks 270th of 336 High schools
 62.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School/High School)6579.4
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Community School District)6579.4
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School/High School)5076.5
 26.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Central Community School District)5076.5
 26.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School/High School)58.369.2
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Community School District)58.369.2
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School/High School)61.153.8
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Central Community School District)61.153.8
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School/High School)80.676.5
 4.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Central Community School District)80.676.5
 4.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School/High School)77.450
 27.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Central Community School District)77.450
 27.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central Middle School/High School)84.459
 25.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Central Community School District)84.459
 25.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central Middle School/High School)7548.7
 26.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Central Community School District)7548.7
 26.3%
   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 Students274210
 23.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White266200
 24.8%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%33.3%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Middle School/High School

Central Middle School/High School ranks 215th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Central Middle School/High School.

Students at Central Middle School/High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Central Middle School/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary


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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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