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#243 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 19% in state

Springville Secondary School

High School · Springville Comm School District · Springville, IA

A Springville Comm School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

400 Academy St, Springville, IA 52336

  • Math 72% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 87% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 90%+ 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
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.6% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.4% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$12,210
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Springville Secondary School score 79% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency87%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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

24.2%

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 Springville Secondary 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low65/100K

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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

$93,147

Median home value

$213,200

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

86.4%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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.

Springville Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springville Secondary School is listed in Springville Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springville Secondary School

Springville Secondary School is a public high school in Springville, IA, part of Springville Comm School District, serving approximately 194 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springville Secondary School

What grades does Springville Secondary School serve?

Springville Secondary School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Springville Secondary School?

Springville Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springville Secondary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Springville Secondary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springville Secondary School rank in IA?

Springville Secondary School ranks #243 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Springville Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springville Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Springville Secondary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springville Secondary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Springville Secondary School a charter school?

No, Springville Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springville Secondary School a Title I school?

No, Springville Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springville Secondary School?

24.2% of students at Springville Secondary 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
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Linn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 52336)
2,459
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
47.7
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 52336; 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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