Griswold Middle/High School

Q: Is Griswold Middle/High School a good school?

Griswold Middle/High School ranks 89 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Griswold Middle/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Griswold Community School District in the rural town of Griswold, Iowa, with around 200 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments and has a strong ranking among Iowa high schools, placing in the top 25-30% in recent years.

Griswold Middle/High School stands out for its academic excellence, with 82.6% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 78.3% proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 73.8% and 66%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 12.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has decreased from 40.51% in 2020-2021 to 31% in 2022-2023, which is lower than some of the surrounding schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as AHSTW High School, Stanton High School, and Red Oak Junior/Senior High School, Griswold Middle/High School stands out for its stronger academic performance, higher school ranking, and more favorable student-teacher ratio, suggesting it is providing a quality educational environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535

(712) 778-2154

District: Griswold Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,962

Feeder schools for Griswold Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Griswold Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Griswold Middle/High School ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.85. (See more...)

Compare Details Griswold Middle/High School ranks better than 73.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Griswold Middle/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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griswold Middle/High School is $15,962.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Griswold Middle/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Griswold Middle/High School 105^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Griswold Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Griswold Middle/High School 89^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Griswold Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Griswold Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Griswold Community School District 127^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Griswold Middle/High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	68.10	93^rd	349	73.4%
2013	50.04	200^th	350	42.9%
2014	45.99	206^th	337	38.9%
2015	60.45	143^rd	349	59.0%
2016	51.79	187^th	343	45.5%
2017	48.81	187^th	327	42.8%
2018	54.37	160^th	318	49.7%
2019	63.03	122^nd	342	64.3%
2021	84.66	20^th	324	93.8%
2022	71.23	81^st	337	76.0%
2023	59.69	149^th	334	55.4%
2024	67.85	105^th	337	68.8%

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

Rank History for Griswold Middle/High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	54.24	197^th	351	43.9%
2013	68.50	100^th	351	71.5%
2014	75.39	70^th	322	78.3%
2015	72.44	81^st	324	75.0%
2016	53.57	165^th	320	48.4%
2017	48.93	203^rd	325	37.5%
2018	23.63	280^th	320	12.5%
2019	45.30	218^th	327	33.3%
2021	63.82	113^th	327	65.4%
2022	73.50	67^th	332	79.8%
2023	63.05	119^th	336	64.6%
2024	70.73	89^th	338	73.7%

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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 Griswold Middle/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	244	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1989	332	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	333
1990	315	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	317
1991	320	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
1992	317	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1993	320	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
1994	184	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	184
1995	395	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	404
1996	395	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	404
1997	373	4	6	1	4	n/a	n/a	388
1998	387	3	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	397
1999	368	5	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	380
2000	365	2	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	376
2001	381	0	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	389
2002	393	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	403
2003	393	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	403
2004	377	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	381
2005	378	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	382
2006	361	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	365
2007	370	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	375
2008	356	2	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	361
2009	357	2	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	362
2010	337	0	0	7	0	0	5	349
2011	312	0	0	6	0	0	8	326
2012	295	0	0	8	0	0	9	312
2013	297	0	0	11	1	0	10	319
2014	282	0	0	12	0	0	2	296
2015	269	0	0	10	0	0	3	282
2016	260	1	0	14	1	0	1	277
2017	253	0	0	13	0	0	0	266
2018	245	0	0	16	0	0	0	261
2019	235	1	1	17	0	0	2	256
2020	224	0	0	15	0	0	1	240
2021	220	2	0	14	0	0	1	237
2022	212	2	0	12	0	0	3	229
2023	187	0	0	9	0	0	4	200

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 Griswold Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	19.7	12.4	19.2
1989	333	2.7	123.3	12.6
1990	317	27.0	11.7	15.5
1991	320	25.3	12.6	14.4
1992	317	24.0	13.2	18.9
1993	320	24.0	13.3	14.7
1994	184	15.1	12.2	19.6
1995	404	27.3	14.8	17.3
1996	404	27.3	14.8	17.3
1997	388	27.5	14.1	16.5
1998	397	30.1	13.2	15.4
1999	380	29.3	13.0	23.4
2000	376	27.8	13.5	22.6
2001	389	30.8	12.6	24.2
2002	403	29.5	13.7	18.1
2003	403	29.5	13.7	18.1
2004	381	28.9	13.2	18.9
2005	382	27.9	13.7	24.1
2006	365	27.9	13.1	27.4
2007	375	28.3	13.3	21.3
2008	361	28.3	12.8	22.2
2009	362	24.2	15.0	25.7
2010	349	25.1	13.8	28.7
2011	326	24.6	13.2	33.1
2012	312	23.2	13.3	35.6
2013	319	24.3	13.0	34.5
2014	296	23.8	12.4	35.1
2015	282	25.0	11.2	35.8
2016	277	24.0	11.5	39.7
2017	266	20.9	12.6	38.3
2018	261	22.2	11.7	35.6
2019	256	21.8	11.7	38.7
2020	240	21.0	11.4	38.3
2021	237	18.9	12.5	40.5
2022	229	18.6	12.2	34.5
2023	200	18.5	10.7	31

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 Griswold Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	19.7	12.4	19.2
1989	333	2.7	123.3	12.6
1990	317	27.0	11.7	15.5
1991	320	25.3	12.6	14.4
1992	317	24.0	13.2	18.9
1993	320	24.0	13.3	14.7
1994	184	15.1	12.2	19.6
1995	404	27.3	14.8	17.3
1996	404	27.3	14.8	17.3
1997	388	27.5	14.1	16.5
1998	397	30.1	13.2	15.4
1999	380	29.3	13.0	23.4
2000	376	27.8	13.5	22.6
2001	389	30.8	12.6	24.2
2002	403	29.5	13.7	18.1
2003	403	29.5	13.7	18.1
2004	381	28.9	13.2	18.9
2005	382	27.9	13.7	24.1
2006	365	27.9	13.1	27.4
2007	375	28.3	13.3	21.3
2008	361	28.3	12.8	22.2
2009	362	24.2	15.0	25.7
2010	349	25.1	13.8	28.7
2011	326	24.6	13.2	33.1
2012	312	23.2	13.3	35.6
2013	319	24.3	13.0	34.5
2014	296	23.8	12.4	35.1
2015	282	25.0	11.2	35.8
2016	277	24.0	11.5	39.7
2017	266	20.9	12.6	38.3
2018	261	22.2	11.7	35.6
2019	256	21.8	11.7	38.7
2020	240	21.0	11.4	38.3
2021	237	18.9	12.5	40.5
2022	229	18.6	12.2	34.5
2023	200	18.5	10.7	31

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 Griswold Middle/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$309 (1.9%)	$15,653 (98.1%)	$15,962

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Griswold Middle/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 122^nd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 149^th of 334 Middle schools	8.9%
Ranks 218^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 119^th of 336 High schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)	76.2	66.7	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)	76.2	66.7	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)	69	72.2	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)	69	72.2	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)	80.6	81.8	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)	80.6	81.8	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)	63.9	77.3	13.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)	63.9	77.3	13.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)	85.2	71.9	13.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)	85.2	71.9	13.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)	81.5	87.5	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)	81.5	87.5	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)	77.8	81.1	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)	77.8	81.1	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)	58.3	60.5	2.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)	58.3	60.5	2.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)	80.8	86.2	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)	80.8	86.2	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)	53.8	86.2	32.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)	53.8	86.2	32.4%
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	256	200	21.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	9	47.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	235	187	20.4%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.7%	31%	7.7%

Schools Near Griswold Middle/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
Griswold Middle/High School	Public	6-12	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 778-2154	200	19	10.7	31.0%	187 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	70.7	89^th of 338 public high schools	73.7%		63.1	119^th of 336 public high schools	64.6%	30	88.9	71.4	95.5	80.0	82.6	83.3	85.2	71.4	77.3	70.0	78.3	75.0	72.7	73.9	$15,962	$309	$15,653
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1201 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 243-5358	485	29	16.7	39.0%	428 (88.2%)	4 (0.8%)	29 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	45.8	218^th of 338 public high schools	35.5%		39.1	233^rd of 336 public high schools	30.7%	15				72.5	75.8	56.0				64.7	70.2	64.7		65.8	$16,748	$446	$16,304
Riverside Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	18997 Hwy 59	Oakland	51560	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 484-2291	359	22	16.4	35.7%	316 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	59.7	150^th of 338 public high schools	55.6%		54.4	165^th of 336 public high schools	50.9%	15	76.6	85.5	81.8	88.2	78.4	69.4	70.2	78.2	83.6	70.6	74.5	69.4	69.1	56.9	$14,392	$196	$14,197
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2011 N 8th St	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 623-6610	474	31	15.2	54.6%	417 (88.0%)	2 (0.4%)	46 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	48	208^th of 338 public high schools	38.5%		39.3	231^st of 336 public high schools	31.3%	23		64.8	72.1	78.3	71.2	70.7		63.0	76.5	62.7	72.7	66.7	45.6	54.5	$14,722	$215	$14,507
Stanton High School	Public	6-12	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 829-2162	137	11	12.2	36.5%	132 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	51.8	184^th of 338 public high schools	45.6%		83.1	28^th of 336 public high schools	91.7%	156	84.8	81.3	91.3	69.2	86.7	72.0	93.9	68.8	73.9	76.9	66.7	72.0	73.9	40.0	$13,107	$259	$12,850
AHSTW High School	Public	9-12	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 343-6364	218	20	11.1	32.6%	203 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	77.2	45^th of 338 public high schools	86.7%		79	39^th of 336 public high schools	88.4%	6				84.4	84.6	84.9				73.3	82.7	77.4		75.0	$16,444	$184	$16,260

Frequently Asked Questions about Griswold Middle/High School

Is Griswold Middle/High School a good school?

Griswold Middle/High School ranks 89^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Griswold Middle/High School?

Students at Griswold Middle/High School are 94% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Griswold Middle/High School?

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

Elementary : Griswold Elementary

How many students attend Griswold Middle/High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Griswold Middle/High School.

What district is Griswold Middle/High School in?

Griswold Community School District

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