Skip to main content

Average

#975 of 1,280 schools in IA

New London Jr-sr High School

High School · New London Comm School District · New London, IA

A New London Comm School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 97 101 Jack Wilson Dr, New London, IA 52645

  • Math 67% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 66% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency66.5% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.2% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation1.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$13,233
Chronic Absenteeism38.3%

Students at New London Jr-sr High School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 66% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 42 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.1%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where New London 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low158/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$72,375

Median home value

$135,000

Median rent

$772/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·13 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.

New London Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About New London Jr-sr High School

New London Jr-sr High School is a public high school in New London, IA, part of New London Comm School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #975 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New London Jr-sr High School

What grades does New London Jr-sr High School serve?

New London Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend New London Jr-sr High School?

New London Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New London Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New London Jr-sr High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New London Jr-sr High School rank in IA?

New London Jr-sr High School ranks #975 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is New London Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New London Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 New London Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New London Jr-sr High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is New London Jr-sr High School a charter school?

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

Is New London Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, New London Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

43.1% of students at New London 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
290
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 52645)
3,472
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
37
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 52645; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.