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#1041 of 1,280 schools in IA

Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High

High School · Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont CSD · Eddyville, IA

An Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont CSD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 429 1301 Berdan St, Eddyville, IA 52553

  • Math 66% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.2% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.6% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)76% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness3.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation0.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,838
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
66%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average335/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,341

Median home value

$144,300

Median rent

$942/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.5% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont CSD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High is listed in Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High

Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High is a public high school in Eddyville, IA, part of Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont CSD, serving approximately 425 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High

What grades does Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High serve?

Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High?

Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High?

The student-teacher ratio at Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High rank in IA?

Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High ranks #1,041 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High's MySchoolScout rating?

Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High a charter school?

No, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High a Title I school?

No, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High?

33.9% of students at Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High 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
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wapello County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 52553)
1,871
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
42.9
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 52553; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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