Very Good
#421 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 33% in state
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
High School · Central Decatur Comm School District · Leon, IA
A Central Decatur Comm School District high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 NE Poplar St, Leon, IA 50144
- Math 63% vs IA 70% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Decatur Ms/hs High School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Central Decatur Ms/hs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,511
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$544/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Decatur Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School is listed in Central Decatur Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School is a public high school in Leon, IA, part of Central Decatur Comm School District, serving approximately 321 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
What grades does Central Decatur Ms/hs High School serve?
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Decatur Ms/hs High School?
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Decatur Ms/hs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Decatur Ms/hs High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Decatur Ms/hs High School rank in IA?
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School ranks #421 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Central Decatur Ms/hs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Decatur Ms/hs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Decatur Ms/hs High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Decatur Ms/hs High School a charter school?
No, Central Decatur Ms/hs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Decatur Ms/hs High School a Title I school?
No, Central Decatur Ms/hs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Decatur Ms/hs High School?
67.6% of students at Central Decatur Ms/hs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Decatur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (641) 446-4816
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 50144)
- 2,715
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50144; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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