Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Fort Madison 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 proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Fort Madison 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 diversity score of Fort Madison High School is 0.32, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Madison High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Madison High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fort Madison High School?
561 students attend Fort Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fort Madison High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Madison High School?
Fort Madison High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Madison High School offer ?
Fort Madison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Madison High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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