Serving 215 students in grades 6-8, Dike-new Hartford Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Dike-new Hartford Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Dike-new Hartford Junior High School's student population of 215 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dike-new Hartford Junior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Dike-new Hartford Junior High School is ranked #57 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Dike-new Hartford Junior High School?
215 students attend Dike-new Hartford Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dike-new Hartford Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dike-new Hartford Junior High School?
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dike-new Hartford Junior High School offer ?
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dike-new Hartford Junior High School part of?
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School is part of Dike-New Hartford Comm School District.
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