Below Average
#1115 of 1,280 schools in IA
North Cedar Jr/sr High School
High School · North Cedar Comm School District · Clarence, IA
A North Cedar Comm School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 310 400 Ball Street, Clarence, IA 52216
- Math 53% vs IA 70% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Cedar Jr/sr High School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Cedar 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low201/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,375
Median home value
$165,400
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Cedar Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,697NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Cedar Jr/sr High School is listed in North Cedar Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Cedar Jr/sr High School
North Cedar Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Clarence, IA, part of North Cedar Comm School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,115 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Cedar Jr/sr High School
What grades does North Cedar Jr/sr High School serve?
North Cedar Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend North Cedar Jr/sr High School?
North Cedar Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cedar Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cedar Jr/sr High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Cedar Jr/sr High School rank in IA?
North Cedar Jr/sr High School ranks #1,115 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Cedar Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Cedar Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 North Cedar Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Cedar Jr/sr High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Cedar Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, North Cedar Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Cedar Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, North Cedar Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Cedar Jr/sr High School?
42.9% of students at North Cedar 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
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cedar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (563) 452-3179
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 52216)
- 1,513
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- 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 52216; 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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