Serving 126 students in grades 6-12, Harmony Junior Senior 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 was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)3%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)1%
6%
White
(15-16)94%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harmony Community School District
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harmony Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Harmony Junior Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Harmony Junior Senior High School?
126 students attend Harmony Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harmony Junior Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Junior Senior High School?
Harmony Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Junior Senior High School offer ?
Harmony Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Harmony Junior Senior High School part of?
Harmony Junior Senior High School is part of Harmony Community School District.
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