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#586 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 46% in state

Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School

High School · Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist · Elk Horn, IA

An Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4114 Madison St, Elk Horn, IA 51531

  • Math 70% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.5% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$14,386
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Exiraelk Horn-kimballton 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low153/100K

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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

$58,929

Median home value

$132,300

Median rent

$643/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51531; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

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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.

Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School is listed in Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School

Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School is a public high school in Elk Horn, IA, part of Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist, serving approximately 188 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School

What grades does Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School serve?

Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School?

Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School rank in IA?

Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School ranks #586 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School a charter school?

No, Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School a Title I school?

No, Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School?

53.7% of students at Exiraelk Horn-kimballton 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 51531)
943
Area median age
43
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 51531; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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