East Central Junior High School serves 57 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend East Central Junior High School?
57 students attend East Central Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of East Central Junior High School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central Junior High School?
East Central Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Central Junior High School offer ?
East Central Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is East Central Junior High School part of?
East Central Junior High School is part of Easton Valley Community School District.
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