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#409 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 32% in state

Tripoli Middle/sr High School

High School · Tripoli Comm School District · Tripoli, IA

A Tripoli Comm School District high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

209 8th Ave SW, Tripoli, IA 50676

  • Math 64% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.3% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.8% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$14,578
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Tripoli Middle/sr High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tripoli Middle/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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low104/100K

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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

$84,464

Median home value

$145,200

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50676; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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.

Tripoli Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tripoli Middle/sr High School is listed in Tripoli Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tripoli Middle/sr High School

Tripoli Middle/sr High School is a public high school in Tripoli, IA, part of Tripoli Comm School District, serving approximately 172 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tripoli Middle/sr High School

What grades does Tripoli Middle/sr High School serve?

Tripoli Middle/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Tripoli Middle/sr High School?

Tripoli Middle/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tripoli Middle/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tripoli Middle/sr High School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tripoli Middle/sr High School rank in IA?

Tripoli Middle/sr High School ranks #409 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Tripoli Middle/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tripoli Middle/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Tripoli Middle/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tripoli Middle/sr High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tripoli Middle/sr High School a charter school?

No, Tripoli Middle/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tripoli Middle/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Tripoli Middle/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tripoli Middle/sr High School?

44.2% of students at Tripoli Middle/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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
172
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bremer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 50676)
2,128
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
39.2
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 50676; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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