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Iowa Assessment

Reading, Science, Math

In 2016-2017 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Source: Iowa Department of Education, 2017

4-year high school graduation rate

Graduation rates reflect how many students graduate from this school on time.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2017

Average ACT score

The ACT is a college admissions test with a total of 36 possible points. This score reflects the average ACT score for students at this school.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2017

ACT college readiness rate

The ACT college readiness rate reflects the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate about a 75 percent chance of obtaining a “C” or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college course. The benchmarks are set based on national-level data.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2017

Graduates pursuing college or vocational program

This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in any institution of higher learning within 16 months of graduation.

Source: IA Dept. of Education, 2016