Serving 440 students in grades 9-12, Saydel 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 30% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 440 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Saydel 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 Saydel High School is 0.47, which is equal to 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saydel High School?
The graduation rate of Saydel High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Saydel High School?
440 students attend Saydel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Saydel High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saydel High School?
Saydel High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saydel High School offer ?
Saydel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Saydel High School part of?
The Saydel School District is a great school district to put your kids in. A really good thing about this school is that their academic rates are high and the availibility of music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities is fantastic. Plus, it's a very loving and caring school district.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 440 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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