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#140 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 11% in state

Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School

High School · Fremont-mills Comm School District · Tabor, IA

A Fremont-mills Comm School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 310 1114 US Hwy 275, Tabor, IA 51653

  • Math 76% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 85% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.6% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.8% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$13,484
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency85%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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

39.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fremont-mills Middle and Senior 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated822/100K

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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

$71,417

Median home value

$213,200

Median rent

$690/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

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.

Fremont-mills Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School is listed in Fremont-Mills Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School

Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School is a public high school in Tabor, IA, part of Fremont-mills Comm School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School

What grades does Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School serve?

Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School?

Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School rank in IA?

Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School ranks #140 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School a charter school?

No, Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fremont-mills Middle and Senior High School?

39.1% of students at Fremont-mills Middle and Senior 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
220
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fremont County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 51653)
1,390
Area median age
48.5
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 51653; 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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