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#887 of 1,280 schools in IA

Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School

High School · Mormon Trail Comm School District · Humeston, IA

A Mormon Trail Comm School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 156 403 S Front St, Humeston, IA 50123

  • Math 53% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$13,318
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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

57.5%

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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The neighborhood

Where Mormon Trail Jr-sr 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average414/100K

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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

$63,750

Median home value

$106,800

Median rent

$546/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50123; 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

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.

Mormon Trail Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School is listed in Mormon Trail Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School

Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Humeston, IA, part of Mormon Trail Comm School District, serving approximately 106 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School

What grades does Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School serve?

Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School?

Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School rank in IA?

Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School ranks #887 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School?

57.5% of students at Mormon Trail Jr-sr 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
106
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 50123)
863
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
50.6
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 50123; 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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