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#348 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 27% in state

Stanton High School

High School · Stanton Comm School District · Stanton, IA

A Stanton Comm School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

PO BOX 400 605 Elliott Street, Stanton, IA 51573

  • Math 75% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.4% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.4% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)76% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,996
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Stanton High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 78% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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

34.5%

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 Stanton 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,111

Median home value

$113,000

Median rent

$931/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·14 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.

Stanton Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Stanton High School

Stanton High School is a public high school in Stanton, IA, part of Stanton Comm School District, serving approximately 148 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stanton High School

What grades does Stanton High School serve?

Stanton High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Stanton High School?

Stanton High School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stanton High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stanton High School rank in IA?

Stanton High School ranks #348 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Stanton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stanton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Stanton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanton High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stanton High School a charter school?

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

Is Stanton High School a Title I school?

No, Stanton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanton High School?

34.5% of students at Stanton 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
148
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 51573)
1,069
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
50.1
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 51573; 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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