North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

Q: Is North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School a good school?

North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School ranks 117 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in New Sharon, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 270 students. The school is part of the North Mahaska Community School District, which is ranked 95 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Mahaska 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 83.6% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 77.3%. In Mathematics, 89.7% of 8th graders were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state's 73.2%. The school has also seen a decrease in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 40.61% in 2020-2021 to 28.89% in 2022-2023, which is lower than some nearby schools like Oskaloosa High School.

When compared to nearby schools, North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 95% of students identifying as White, in contrast to more diverse student bodies at schools like Pella High School. Overall, North Mahaska appears to be a high-performing school with a focus on academic excellence, as evidenced by its strong test scores and stable enrollment.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207-0089

(641) 637-4187

District: North Mahaska Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,724

Feeder schools for North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

North Mahaska Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 270

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 60.5% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.47. (See more...)

Compare Details North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 65.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Mahaska Junior-Senior 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 North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School is $15,724.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School 133^rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School 117^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

North Mahaska Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Mahaska Community School District 95^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	62.53	121^st	349	65.3%
2013	48.33	212^th	350	39.4%
2014	11.82	316^th	337	6.2%
2015	42.21	232^nd	349	33.5%
2016	72.38	73^rd	343	78.7%
2017	86.76	6^th	327	98.2%
2018	68.39	88^th	318	72.3%
2019	22.51	290^th	342	15.2%
2021	63.81	112^th	324	65.4%
2022	68.91	90^th	337	73.3%
2023	71.01	81^st	334	75.7%
2024	62.47	133^rd	337	60.5%

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

Rank History for North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	52.90	204^th	351	41.9%
2013	45.83	239^th	351	31.9%
2014	57.37	153^rd	322	52.5%
2015	65.62	125^th	324	61.4%
2016	61.89	124^th	320	61.3%
2017	21.70	281^st	325	13.5%
2018	52.08	185^th	320	42.2%
2019	56.29	143^rd	327	56.3%
2021	29.99	261^st	327	20.2%
2022	29.28	261^st	332	21.4%
2023	58.81	142^nd	336	57.7%
2024	65.68	117^th	338	65.4%

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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 North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	209	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
1989	223	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	227
1990	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1991	225	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	226
1992	236	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
1993	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1994	246	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
1995	282	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
1996	282	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
1997	305	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
1998	288	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	288
1999	287	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	288
2000	306	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
2001	286	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	286
2002	281	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
2003	281	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
2004	271	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	273
2005	266	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	270
2006	263	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	267
2007	260	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	266
2008	261	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	268
2009	254	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	259
2010	251	0	0	1	1	0	1	254
2011	239	0	0	6	0	0	1	246
2012	270	0	0	4	0	0	1	275
2013	281	0	0	4	1	0	0	286
2014	253	0	0	2	1	0	0	256
2015	258	1	0	3	2	0	0	264
2016	248	0	0	1	2	0	1	252
2017	255	0	0	3	3	0	4	265
2018	225	0	0	2	1	0	5	233
2019	220	0	0	1	1	0	3	225
2020	258	1	1	2	1	0	6	269
2021	251	1	0	4	0	0	5	261
2022	259	0	1	3	0	0	7	270
2023	257	0	1	6	0	0	6	270

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 North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	210	17.8	11.7	12.9
1989	227	18.1	12.5	13.7
1990	226	22.3	10.1	12.8
1991	226	22.0	10.2	14.2
1992	236	22.0	10.7	12.3
1993	255	20.5	12.4	11.8
1994	246	20.5	12.0	17.9
1995	284	20.5	13.9	16.9
1996	284	20.5	13.9	16.9
1997	305	20.1	15.2	15.4
1998	288	21.6	13.3	14.6
1999	288	21.8	13.2	23.6
2000	307	21.8	14.1	20.2
2001	286	21.9	13.1	23.4
2002	281	23.9	11.8	23.8
2003	281	23.9	11.8	23.8
2004	273	23.3	11.7	25.3
2005	270	21.5	12.6	26.7
2006	267	24.5	10.9	33
2007	266	20.5	13.0	30.8
2008	268	20.5	13.1	29.1
2009	259	22.7	11.4	32
2010	254	23.3	10.9	31.1
2011	246	19.6	12.5	33.3
2012	275	19.2	14.3	33.1
2013	286	20.4	13.9	31.8
2014	256	19.9	12.8	32.4
2015	264	20.0	13.2	31.1
2016	252	19.0	13.2	34.9
2017	265	18.7	14.1	32.5
2018	233	20.5	11.3	38.2
2019	225	21.9	10.2	37.8
2020	269	21.7	12.3	37.5
2021	261	23.2	11.2	40.6
2022	270	23.5	11.4	34.4
2023	270	22.9	11.7	28.9

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 North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	210	17.8	11.7	12.9
1989	227	18.1	12.5	13.7
1990	226	22.3	10.1	12.8
1991	226	22.0	10.2	14.2
1992	236	22.0	10.7	12.3
1993	255	20.5	12.4	11.8
1994	246	20.5	12.0	17.9
1995	284	20.5	13.9	16.9
1996	284	20.5	13.9	16.9
1997	305	20.1	15.2	15.4
1998	288	21.6	13.3	14.6
1999	288	21.8	13.2	23.6
2000	307	21.8	14.1	20.2
2001	286	21.9	13.1	23.4
2002	281	23.9	11.8	23.8
2003	281	23.9	11.8	23.8
2004	273	23.3	11.7	25.3
2005	270	21.5	12.6	26.7
2006	267	24.5	10.9	33
2007	266	20.5	13.0	30.8
2008	268	20.5	13.1	29.1
2009	259	22.7	11.4	32
2010	254	23.3	10.9	31.1
2011	246	19.6	12.5	33.3
2012	275	19.2	14.3	33.1
2013	286	20.4	13.9	31.8
2014	256	19.9	12.8	32.4
2015	264	20.0	13.2	31.1
2016	252	19.0	13.2	34.9
2017	265	18.7	14.1	32.5
2018	233	20.5	11.3	38.2
2019	225	21.9	10.2	37.8
2020	269	21.7	12.3	37.5
2021	261	23.2	11.2	40.6
2022	270	23.5	11.4	34.4
2023	270	22.9	11.7	28.9

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 North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$178 (1.1%)	$15,545 (98.9%)	$15,724

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 290^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 81^st of 334 Middle schools	60.5%
Ranks 143^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 142^nd of 336 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School)	63.3	76.3	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Community School District)	63.3	76.3	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School)	63.3	86.8	23.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Community School District)	63.3	86.8	23.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School)	51.3	79.4	28.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Community School District)	51.3	79.4	28.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School)	61.5	88.2	26.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Community School District)	61.5	88.2	26.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School)	77.4	71.2	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Community School District)	77.4	71.2	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School)	77.4	78	0.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Community School District)	77.4	78	0.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School)	73.3	68.8	4.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Mahaska Community School District)	73.3	68.8	4.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School)	64.4	65.6	1.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Mahaska Community School District)	64.4	65.6	1.2%
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	225	270	20%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	220	257	16.8%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	28.9%	8.9%

Schools Near North Mahaska Junior-Senior 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 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 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
North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2163 135th St	New Sharon	50207	Mahaska County	North Mahaska Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 637-4187	270	23	11.7	28.9%	257 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	65.7	117^th of 338 public high schools	65.4%		58.8	142^nd of 336 public high schools	57.7%	25	83.6	71.8	78.9	73.7	81.0	83.6	89.7	76.3	78.9	70.7	61.5	69.6	$15,724	$178	$15,545
Oskaloosa High School	Public	9-12	1816 N 3rd Extension	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 673-3407	600	40	14.8	36.2%	520 (86.7%)	14 (2.3%)	24 (4.0%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.5%)	45	220^th of 338 public high schools	34.9%		45.2	213^th of 336 public high schools	36.6%	7			78.5	74.3	75.4			61.3	62.4	73.8		40.7	$14,367	$203	$14,165
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	1800 North 3rd Street	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 673-8345	42	2	21.2	45.2%	40 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Montezuma High School	Public	9-12	504 N. 4th St.	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 623-5121	148	13	11.6	28.4%	141 (95.3%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	64.8	120^th of 338 public high schools	64.5%		69.7	87^th of 336 public high schools	74.1%	33			82.8	83.3	76.9			69.0	73.3	69.2		70.0	$19,393	$194	$19,199
Lynnville-Sully High School	Public	9-12	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 594-4445	166	11	15.1	19.3%	165 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.9	26^th of 338 public high schools	92.3%		82	29^th of 336 public high schools	91.4%	3			97.5	80.5	77.4			87.5	85.4	80.6		78.0	$15,419	$151	$15,268
Pella High School	Public	9-12	212 E University St	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-3870	764	44	17.2	13.6%	668 (87.4%)	15 (2.0%)	25 (3.3%)	21 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.8%)	89.2	6^th of 338 public high schools	98.2%		92.1	6^th of 336 public high schools	98.2%				89.4	93.1	89.0			80.8	90.6	87.3		88.2	$13,389	$358	$13,030
Tri-County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	3003 Hwy 22	Thornburg	50255	Keokuk County	Tri-County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 634-2636	107	10	11.1	39.3%	101 (94.4%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	50.8	189^th of 338 public high schools	44.1%		50.2	189^th of 336 public high schools	43.8%		70.0	81.3	87.5	66.7	85.7	50.0	62.5	62.5	33.3	64.3	81.3	66.7	$22,435	$530	$21,906

Frequently Asked Questions about North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School?

Students at North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School?

North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Mahaska Elementary School

Is North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School a good school?

North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School ranks 117^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School.

What district is North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School in?

North Mahaska Community School District

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