Griswold Middle/High School

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:
89th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,962 Help


Feeder schools for Griswold Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Griswold Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Griswold Middle/High School ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Griswold Middle/High School ranks better than 73.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.73. (See more...)
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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.
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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 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 105th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Griswold Middle/High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Griswold Middle/High School 89th 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 127th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 68.10 93rd 349 73.4%
2013 50.04 200th 350 42.9%
2014 45.99 206th 337 38.9%
2015 60.45 143rd 349 59.0%
2016 51.79 187th 343 45.5%
2017 48.81 187th 327 42.8%
2018 54.37 160th 318 49.7%
2019 63.03 122nd 342 64.3%
2021 84.66 20th 324 93.8%
2022 71.23 81st 337 76.0%
2023 59.69 149th 334 55.4%
2024 67.85 105th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 54.24 197th 351 43.9%
2013 68.50 100th 351 71.5%
2014 75.39 70th 322 78.3%
2015 72.44 81st 324 75.0%
2016 53.57 165th 320 48.4%
2017 48.93 203rd 325 37.5%
2018 23.63 280th 320 12.5%
2019 45.30 218th 327 33.3%
2021 63.82 113th 327 65.4%
2022 73.50 67th 332 79.8%
2023 63.05 119th 336 64.6%
2024 70.73 89th 338 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Griswold Middle/High School Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
1988 244 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1989 332 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 315 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1991 320 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 317 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1993 320 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 395 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 395 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 373 4 6 1 4 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 387 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 368 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2000 365 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 381 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2002 393 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 393 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 377 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 378 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 361 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 370 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2008 356 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 361
2009 357 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2010 337 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 349
2011 312 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 326
2012 295 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 312
2013 297 0 0 11 1 0 10 0 319
2014 282 0 0 12 0 0 2 0 296
2015 269 0 0 10 0 0 3 0 282
2016 260 1 0 14 1 0 1 0 277
2017 253 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 266
2018 245 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 261
2019 235 1 1 17 0 0 2 0 256
2020 224 0 0 15 0 0 1 0 240
2021 220 2 0 14 0 0 1 0 237
2022 212 2 0 12 0 0 3 0 229
2023 187 0 0 9 0 0 4 0 200

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 122nd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 149th of 334 Middle schools
 8.9%
Ranks 218th of 327 High schoolsRanks 119th 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)76.266.7
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)76.266.7
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)6972.2
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)6972.2
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)80.681.8
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)80.681.8
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)63.977.3
 13.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)63.977.3
 13.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)85.271.9
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)85.271.9
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)81.587.5
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)81.587.5
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)77.881.1
 3.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)77.881.1
 3.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)58.360.5
 2.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)58.360.5
 2.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Middle/High School)80.886.2
 5.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Griswold Community School District)80.886.2
 5.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Middle/High School)53.886.2
 32.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Griswold Community School District)53.886.2
 32.4%
   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 Students256200
 21.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic179
 47.1%
Pacific Islander00
White235187
 20.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.7%31%
 7.7%


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

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

Elementary : Griswold Elementary

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

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


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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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