Serving 211 students in grades 7-12, Gmg Secondary 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Gmg Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Gmg Secondary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Gmg Secondary 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 Gmg Secondary School is 0.15, 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
#736 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Gmg Secondary School is ranked #736 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Gmg Secondary School often compared to?
Gmg Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshalltown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gmg Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Gmg Secondary School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gmg Secondary School?
211 students attend Gmg Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gmg Secondary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gmg Secondary School?
Gmg Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gmg Secondary School offer ?
Gmg Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gmg Secondary School part of?
Gmg Secondary School is part of Gmg Comm School District.
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