Serving 94 students in grades 6-12, Essex Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 94 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Essex Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex Junior-senior High School is 0.20, 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.
What is Essex Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Essex Junior-senior High School is ranked #306 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Essex Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Essex Junior-senior High School?
94 students attend Essex Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Essex Junior-senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex Junior-senior High School?
Essex Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Essex Junior-senior High School offer ?
Essex Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Essex Junior-senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
