Excellent
#172 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 13% in state
Northeast Middle-high School
High School · Northeast Comm School District · Goose Lake, IA
A Northeast Comm School District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 66 3690 Hwy.136, Goose Lake, IA 52750
- Math 78% vs IA 70% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northeast Middle-high School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northeast Middle-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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low205/100K
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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
$90,057
Median home value
$178,400
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Northeast Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northeast Middle-high School is listed in Northeast Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast Middle-high School
Northeast Middle-high School is a public high school in Goose Lake, IA, part of Northeast Comm School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast Middle-high School
What grades does Northeast Middle-high School serve?
Northeast Middle-high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northeast Middle-high School?
Northeast Middle-high School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle-high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle-high School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast Middle-high School rank in IA?
Northeast Middle-high School ranks #172 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Northeast Middle-high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast Middle-high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Northeast Middle-high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Middle-high School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northeast Middle-high School a charter school?
No, Northeast Middle-high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast Middle-high School a Title I school?
No, Northeast Middle-high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Middle-high School?
30.3% of students at Northeast Middle-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
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (563) 577-2249
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 52750)
- 569
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
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 52750; 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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