Serving 553 students in grades 7-8, North Scott Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
North Scott Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Scott Junior High School is 0.24, 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Scott Junior High School?
553 students attend North Scott Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of North Scott Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Scott Junior High School?
North Scott Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Scott Junior High School offer ?
North Scott Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Scott Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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