Dunkerton High School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Dunkerton High School

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Bottom 50%

Serving 208 students in grades 6-12, Dunkerton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 208 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
: Bottom 50%
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dunkerton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category

Attribute

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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Dunkerton High School's student population of 208 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

208 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Dunkerton High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Dunkerton High School by grade.

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Dunkerton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Dunkerton High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#1011 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Dunkerton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50-54%

64%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dunkerton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

55-59%

70%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dunkerton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50-59%

63%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dunkerton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

Black

White

90%

71%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dunkerton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.19

0.47

This chart displays the diversity score of Dunkerton High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

80-89%

90%

This chart displays graduation rate of Dunkerton High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

35%

36%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Dunkerton Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunkerton High School's ranking?

Dunkerton High School is ranked #1011 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Dunkerton High School often compared to?

Dunkerton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Dunkerton High School?

The graduation rate of Dunkerton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.

How many students attend Dunkerton High School?

208 students attend Dunkerton High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Dunkerton High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunkerton High School?

Dunkerton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Dunkerton High School offer ?

Dunkerton High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Dunkerton High School part of?

Dunkerton High School is part of Dunkerton Comm School District.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Event

Date

Last Day of School - 11:00 Dismissal

May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 208 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
: Bottom 50%
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education