Edgewood-Colesburg High School

Summary:

Edgewood-Colesburg High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Edgewood, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 207 students. The school is part of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District, which is ranked 177 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgewood-Colesburg 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 2023-2024, the school had 88.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools, ranging from 9.5 to 15.4. However, the school's statewide ranking has varied significantly over the years, ranging from 55th out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2017-2018 (4-star rating) to 279th out of 320 in 2015-2016 (1-star rating), suggesting inconsistent performance.

While Edgewood-Colesburg High School outperforms the state average in many areas, it is not the top-performing school in the region. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, which is 15.58 miles away, consistently ranks higher (43rd out of 338 Iowa high schools in 2023-2024) and has higher test scores across the board. Additionally, Edgewood-Colesburg High School's spending per student ($14,269 in 2018-2019) is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Clayton Ridge High School ($28,257) and Starmont High School ($18,632), which may contribute to the school's performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 403 W Union
       Edgewood, IA  52042


(563) 928-6412

District: Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,269 Help


Feeder schools for Edgewood-Colesburg High School:

Elementary:    Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  207

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edgewood-Colesburg High School ranks worse than 58.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Edgewood-Colesburg High School ranks better than 58% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (1%). (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 Edgewood-Colesburg High School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgewood-Colesburg High School is $14,269.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Edgewood-Colesburg High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Edgewood-Colesburg High School 198th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Edgewood-Colesburg High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Edgewood-Colesburg High School 142nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Edgewood-Colesburg High School in the ranking list.)

Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District 177th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edgewood-Colesburg High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 15.34 330th 349 5.4%
2013 26.16 298th 350 14.9%
2014 31.54 271st 337 19.6%
2015 51.28 192nd 349 45.0%
2016 37.76 242nd 343 29.4%
2017 49.11 183rd 327 44.0%
2018 50.84 180th 318 43.4%
2019 33.45 249th 342 27.2%
2022 56.52 151st 337 55.2%
2023 42.16 221st 334 33.8%
2024 49.82 198th 337 41.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Edgewood-Colesburg High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 51.60 210th 351 40.2%
2013 42.02 256th 351 27.1%
2014 67.87 110th 322 65.8%
2015 43.75 226th 324 30.2%
2016 17.98 279th 320 12.8%
2017 25.24 275th 325 15.4%
2018 77.01 55th 320 82.8%
2019 54.38 156th 327 52.3%
2022 34.19 243rd 332 26.8%
2023 50.80 182nd 336 45.8%
2024 61.01 142nd 338 58.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Edgewood-Colesburg High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Edgewood-Colesburg High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1989 315 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1990 294 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1991 283 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 291 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 312 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 323 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 350 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 350 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 338 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 346 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1999 342 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 312 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 294 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 292 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 292 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 275 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2005 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 290 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2007 320 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 291 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 292
2011 284 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 285
2012 273 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 275
2013 265 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 267
2014 260 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 263
2015 251 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 255
2016 230 2 1 5 0 0 2 0 240
2017 228 2 2 5 0 0 3 0 240
2018 222 2 2 8 0 0 3 0 237
2019 212 1 2 13 0 0 4 0 232
2020 204 1 2 13 0 0 4 0 224
2021 209 1 2 10 0 0 5 0 227
2022 206 0 1 11 0 0 4 0 222
2023 196 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 207

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edgewood-Colesburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 25.3 12.6 15.6
1989 317 25.6 12.3 29
1990 295 25.6 11.5 16.6
1991 286 24.6 11.6 13.6
1992 295 22.0 13.4 15.9
1993 316 23.9 13.2 16.1
1994 326 24.1 13.5 16.6
1995 354 24.4 14.5 14.1
1996 354 24.4 14.5 14.1
1997 341 25.5 13.4 16.1
1998 348 25.9 13.4 11.8
1999 344 25.9 13.3 20.6
2000 313 22.0 14.2 20.8
2001 295 21.0 14.0 22.4
2002 294 26.0 11.3 25.2
2003 294 26.0 11.3 25.2
2004 278 23.7 11.7 24.8
2005 275 23.6 11.7 22.2
2006 292 23.7 12.3 25
2007 321 23.5 13.7 28.3
2008 311 23.5 13.2 28.3
2009 295 24.0 12.3 28.1
2010 292 23.0 12.7 38.4
2011 285 21.6 13.1 37.2
2012 275 21.8 12.6 37.8
2013 267 21.8 12.2 39.7
2014 263 21.3 12.3 36.9
2015 255 21.0 12.1 36.1
2016 240 22.0 10.9 37.5
2017 240 20.8 11.5 40
2018 237 19.3 12.2 38
2019 232 19.4 11.9 37.9
2020 224 19.4 11.5 37.5
2021 227 19.3 11.7 37
2022 222 20.4 10.8 35.1
2023 207 19.4 10.6 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 Edgewood-Colesburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 25.3 12.6 15.6
1989 317 25.6 12.3 29
1990 295 25.6 11.5 16.6
1991 286 24.6 11.6 13.6
1992 295 22.0 13.4 15.9
1993 316 23.9 13.2 16.1
1994 326 24.1 13.5 16.6
1995 354 24.4 14.5 14.1
1996 354 24.4 14.5 14.1
1997 341 25.5 13.4 16.1
1998 348 25.9 13.4 11.8
1999 344 25.9 13.3 20.6
2000 313 22.0 14.2 20.8
2001 295 21.0 14.0 22.4
2002 294 26.0 11.3 25.2
2003 294 26.0 11.3 25.2
2004 278 23.7 11.7 24.8
2005 275 23.6 11.7 22.2
2006 292 23.7 12.3 25
2007 321 23.5 13.7 28.3
2008 311 23.5 13.2 28.3
2009 295 24.0 12.3 28.1
2010 292 23.0 12.7 38.4
2011 285 21.6 13.1 37.2
2012 275 21.8 12.6 37.8
2013 267 21.8 12.2 39.7
2014 263 21.3 12.3 36.9
2015 255 21.0 12.1 36.1
2016 240 22.0 10.9 37.5
2017 240 20.8 11.5 40
2018 237 19.3 12.2 38
2019 232 19.4 11.9 37.9
2020 224 19.4 11.5 37.5
2021 227 19.3 11.7 37
2022 222 20.4 10.8 35.1
2023 207 19.4 10.6 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 Edgewood-Colesburg High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $167 (1.2%) $14,102 (98.8%) $14,269

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgewood-Colesburg High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 249th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 221st of 334 Middle schools
 6.6%
Ranks 156th of 327 High schoolsRanks 182nd of 336 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood-Colesburg High School)46.966.7
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District)46.966.7
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood-Colesburg High School)68.879.5
 10.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District)68.879.5
 10.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood-Colesburg High School)47.167.6
 20.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District)47.167.6
 20.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood-Colesburg High School)82.467.6
 14.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District)82.467.6
 14.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood-Colesburg High School)78.656.3
 22.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District)78.656.3
 22.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood-Colesburg High School)66.762.5
 4.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District)66.762.5
 4.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood-Colesburg High School)68.848.4
 20.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District)68.848.4
 20.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood-Colesburg High School)71.977.4
 5.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District)71.977.4
 5.5%
   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 Students232207
 10.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic139
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White212196
 7.5%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%33.3%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edgewood-Colesburg High School

Students at Edgewood-Colesburg High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

Edgewood-Colesburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School

Edgewood-Colesburg High School ranks 142nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 207 students attended Edgewood-Colesburg High School.


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