Starmont High School

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Starmont High School ranks 128 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Starmont High School is a public high school located in Arlington, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Starmont Community School District, which is ranked 185 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Starmont High School generally performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in the 9th and 11th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 87% of 9th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 74.9%. However, the school's performance on ISASP tests has been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average, while others are below. Starmont High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.3% to 56.54% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school spends $18,632 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools, which range from $13,348 to $18,474 per student.

Compared to nearby schools, such as West Delaware High School and Edgewood-Colesburg High School, Starmont High School has a lower overall ranking from SchoolDigger and tends to underperform on ISASP tests, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 10.1 over the past few years, could be a strength, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606

(563) 933-4598

District: Starmont Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,632

Feeder schools for Starmont High School:

Elementary:	Starmont Elementary School
Middle:	Starmont Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 191

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Starmont High School ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (3.1%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Starmont High School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Starmont High School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Starmont High School is $18,632.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Starmont High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Starmont High School 128^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Starmont High School in the ranking list.)

Starmont Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Starmont Community School District 185^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Starmont High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	51.44	211^th	351	39.9%
2013	52.56	204^th	351	41.9%
2014	69.24	104^th	322	67.7%
2015	60.86	143^rd	324	55.9%
2016	57.76	147^th	320	54.1%
2017	82.30	24^th	325	92.6%
2018	62.28	133^rd	320	58.4%
2019	50.87	173^rd	327	47.1%
2021	33.49	249^th	327	23.9%
2022	37.30	232^nd	332	30.1%
2023	38.07	240^th	336	28.6%
2024	62.90	128^th	338	62.1%

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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 Starmont High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	261	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1989	258	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	259
1990	253	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	254
1991	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1992	289	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
1993	290	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1994	295	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
1995	301	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	303
1996	301	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	303
1997	306	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1998	311	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	313
1999	291	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	293
2000	308	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
2001	289	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	291
2002	256	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	257
2003	256	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	257
2004	256	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
2005	261	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	263
2006	251	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	254
2007	228	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	236
2008	229	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	235
2009	222	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	229
2010	219	0	2	3	0	0	2	226
2011	204	0	2	3	0	0	2	211
2012	188	0	0	1	0	0	2	191
2013	177	0	0	2	0	0	3	182
2014	180	0	0	0	0	0	3	183
2015	183	1	0	1	1	0	2	188
2016	161	2	0	2	0	0	1	166
2017	177	1	0	2	0	0	0	180
2018	165	1	0	5	0	0	1	172
2019	170	0	0	3	0	0	1	174
2020	183	0	0	4	0	0	2	189
2021	181	1	0	2	0	0	4	188
2022	193	2	0	1	0	0	4	200
2023	182	2	0	1	0	0	6	191

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 Starmont High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	22.8	11.4	17.2
1989	259	22.8	11.3	13.5
1990	254	21.4	11.8	13.4
1991	255	21.4	11.9	12.2
1992	289	22.0	13.1	20.8
1993	291	19.2	15.2	17.9
1994	296	20.2	14.7	19.9
1995	303	20.4	14.9	20.5
1996	303	20.4	14.9	20.5
1997	307	20.1	15.3	16.3
1998	313	21.4	14.6	22
1999	293	21.6	13.6	28
2000	310	21.1	14.7	25.5
2001	291	25.0	11.6	23.4
2002	257	21.6	11.9	26.1
2003	257	21.6	11.9	26.1
2004	257	21.0	12.2	24.9
2005	263	21.3	12.3	27.8
2006	254	21.9	11.6	22.8
2007	236	22.3	10.6	20.3
2008	235	20.8	11.3	23
2009	229	18.5	12.4	27.1
2010	226	17.1	13.2	28.8
2011	211	17.5	12.0	30.8
2012	191	17.9	10.6	41.4
2013	182	18.8	9.6	39
2014	183	17.3	10.5	42.1
2015	188	17.0	11.0	39.9
2016	166	13.0	12.7	38
2017	180	21.3	8.4	40.6
2018	172	23.0	7.4	36.6
2019	174	22.6	7.6	40.2
2020	189	21.6	8.7	39.2
2021	188	19.8	9.4	38.3
2022	200	19.6	10.1	40.5
2023	191	19.9	9.5	56.5

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 Starmont High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	22.8	11.4	17.2
1989	259	22.8	11.3	13.5
1990	254	21.4	11.8	13.4
1991	255	21.4	11.9	12.2
1992	289	22.0	13.1	20.8
1993	291	19.2	15.2	17.9
1994	296	20.2	14.7	19.9
1995	303	20.4	14.9	20.5
1996	303	20.4	14.9	20.5
1997	307	20.1	15.3	16.3
1998	313	21.4	14.6	22
1999	293	21.6	13.6	28
2000	310	21.1	14.7	25.5
2001	291	25.0	11.6	23.4
2002	257	21.6	11.9	26.1
2003	257	21.6	11.9	26.1
2004	257	21.0	12.2	24.9
2005	263	21.3	12.3	27.8
2006	254	21.9	11.6	22.8
2007	236	22.3	10.6	20.3
2008	235	20.8	11.3	23
2009	229	18.5	12.4	27.1
2010	226	17.1	13.2	28.8
2011	211	17.5	12.0	30.8
2012	191	17.9	10.6	41.4
2013	182	18.8	9.6	39
2014	183	17.3	10.5	42.1
2015	188	17.0	11.0	39.9
2016	166	13.0	12.7	38
2017	180	21.3	8.4	40.6
2018	172	23.0	7.4	36.6
2019	174	22.6	7.6	40.2
2020	189	21.6	8.7	39.2
2021	188	19.8	9.4	38.3
2022	200	19.6	10.1	40.5
2023	191	19.9	9.5	56.5

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 Starmont High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$658 (3.5%)	$17,974 (96.5%)	$18,632

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Starmont High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 240^th of 336 High schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont High School)	72.7	66	6.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont Community School District)	72.7	66	6.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Starmont High School)	59.1	72	12.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Starmont Community School District)	59.1	72	12.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont High School)	75.6	66.7	8.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont Community School District)	75.6	66.7	8.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Starmont High School)	75.6	64.4	11.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Starmont Community School District)	75.6	64.4	11.2%
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	174	191	9.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	182	7.1%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.2%	56.5%	16.3%

Schools Near Starmont 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
Starmont High School	Public	9-12	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	191	20	9.5	56.5%	182 (95.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	62.9	128^th of 338 public high schools	62.1%		38.1	240^th of 336 public high schools	28.6%	112			87.0	72.7	76.6			71.7	72.7	76.6		57.6	$18,632	$658	$17,974
Edgewood-Colesburg High School	Public	7-12	403 W Union	Edgewood	52042	Clayton County	Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 928-6412	207	19	10.6	33.3%	196 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	61	142^nd of 338 public high schools	58.0%		50.8	182^nd of 336 public high schools	45.8%	40	78.6	74.4	78.1	88.9	51.6	67.9	79.5	68.8	80.6	61.3	66.7	80.6	$14,269	$167	$14,102
Oelwein High School	Public	9-12	315 8th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-2731	314	27	11.5	45.5%	270 (86.0%)	3 (1.0%)	21 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	20.5	293^rd of 338 public high schools	13.3%		21.3	290^th of 336 public high schools	13.7%	3			65.8	63.2	57.1			54.2	48.3	61.9		43.7	$18,811	$1,466	$17,345
West Central Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 637-2283	82	11	7.6	51.2%	74 (90.2%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	17.6	300^th of 338 public high schools	11.2%		45.7	208^th of 336 public high schools	38.1%	92			52.0	65.0	68.4			52.0	40.0	57.9		35.0	$18,474	$307	$18,165
East Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	186	17	10.7	36.0%	176 (94.6%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	40.5	237^th of 338 public high schools	29.9%		48.2	197^th of 336 public high schools	41.4%	40			64.1	60.0	77.4			56.4	67.5	77.4		42.5	$15,562	$271	$15,292
Central Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	400 1st Street NW	Elkader	52043	Clayton County	Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 245-1750	210	14	15.4	33.3%	200 (95.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	46.1	215^th of 338 public high schools	36.4%		28.6	270^th of 336 public high schools	19.6%	55	64.0	83.3	80.0	75.0	77.8	64.0	75.0	44.0	63.9	52.8	88.9	69.4	$13,348	$326	$13,022
West Delaware High School	Public	9-12	605 New St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	474	36	13.2	28.5%	436 (92.0%)	8 (1.7%)	14 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	74.2	66^th of 338 public high schools	80.5%		70.1	82^nd of 336 public high schools	75.6%	16			83.6	84.9	83.6			71.8	74.5	80.0		74.5	$14,778	$170	$14,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Starmont High School

Is Starmont High School a good school?

Starmont High School ranks 128^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Starmont High School?

Students at Starmont High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Starmont High School in?

Starmont Community School District

How many students attend Starmont High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Starmont High School.

What schools feed into Starmont High School?

Starmont High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Starmont Elementary School
Middle : Starmont Middle School

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