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#302 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 24% in state

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School

High School · Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District · Ida Grove, IA

An Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 John Montgomery Dr, Ida Grove, IA 51445

  • Math 79% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 80% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.6% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.7% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$13,452
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

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2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency80%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 7 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 79% recently.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2025
Math
79%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 17 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average403/100K

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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

$66,250

Median home value

$117,500

Median rent

$657/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.4% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·29 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.

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School is listed in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School is a public high school in Ida Grove, IA, part of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School

What grades does Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School serve?

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School?

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School rank in IA?

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School ranks #302 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School a charter school?

No, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School a Title I school?

No, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School?

40.7% of students at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ida County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 51445)
2,464
Area average commute
15.1 min
Area median age
44.6
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 51445; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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