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Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

Summary:

Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School is a small public middle school in Charter Oak, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 57. The school is part of the Charter Oak-Ute Community School District, which is ranked 234 out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7, its test scores on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) are generally lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (64%), Mathematics (56%), and Science (48%) were all well below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (64.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby Denison Middle School.

Compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Denison Middle School and Schleswig Middle School, Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School has a less diverse student population, lower test scores, and higher spending per student. However, it maintains a lower student-teacher ratio, which could be a potential strength. The school's declining statewide ranking and inconsistent test score performance suggest that it may be facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 321 Main St
       Charter Oak, IA  51439

(712) 678-3325

District: Charter Oak-Ute Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
297th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,890 Help


Feeder schools for Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School:

Elementary:    Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  61

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
8.2%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School ranks worse than 88.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (8.2%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School employs 3.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School is $18,890.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School 297th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Charter Oak-Ute Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Charter Oak-Ute Community School District 234th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 31.53 290th 349 16.9%
2013 19.59 318th 350 9.1%
2014 11.86 315th 337 6.5%
2015 11.87 325th 349 6.9%
2016 16.99 317th 343 7.6%
2017 25.15 280th 327 14.4%
2018 14.87 291st 318 8.5%
2019 28.34 264th 342 22.8%
2021 33.68 246th 324 24.1%
2022 24.22 276th 337 18.1%
2023 33.34 251st 334 24.9%
2024 19.30 297th 337 11.9%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1989 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1990 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1991 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1992 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1993 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1994 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1995 54 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1996 54 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1997 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1998 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1999 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2000 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2001 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2002 44 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2003 44 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2004 37 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2005 41 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2006 51 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 56
2007 53 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2008 46 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2009 49 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2010 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49
2011 42 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 43
2012 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53
2013 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68
2014 57 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 61
2015 54 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 60
2016 59 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 63
2017 49 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 55
2018 41 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 47
2019 53 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 58
2020 61 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 66
2021 64 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 67
2022 58 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 64
2023 52 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 57
2024 54 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 52 4.9 10.6 n/a
1989 38 4.9 7.7 71.1
1990 57 4.9 11.6 0
1991 59 5.0 11.8 25.4
1992 54 5.0 10.8 25.9
1993 61 5.2 11.7 16.4
1994 62 3.6 17.2 19.4
1995 55 5.5 10.0 30.9
1996 55 5.5 10.0 30.9
1997 62 3.6 17.2 24.2
1998 55 3.8 14.5 20
1999 45 4.5 10.0 33.3
2000 51 4.4 11.6 29.4
2001 60 5.1 11.8 43.3
2002 45 6.5 6.9 37.8
2003 45 6.5 6.9 37.8
2004 38 6.5 5.8 55.3
2005 42 6.5 6.5 35.7
2006 56 5.3 10.6 35.7
2007 55 3.5 15.7 36.4
2008 47 5.6 8.4 42.6
2009 50 5.5 9.1 42
2010 49 4.1 11.9 44.9
2011 43 0.6 71.6 48.8
2012 53 1.6 31.7 37.7
2013 68 4.0 16.6 48.5
2014 61 5.2 11.6 47.5
2015 60 4.0 15.0 46.7
2016 63 4.0 15.7 47.6
2017 55 4.0 13.6 49.1
2018 47 5.9 7.9 36.2
2019 58 5.7 10.1 51.7
2020 66 5.7 11.5 65.2
2021 67 5.7 11.7 70.1
2022 64 5.6 11.4 70.3
2023 57 5.3 10.7 64.9
2024 61 3.9 15.2 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 52 4.9 10.6 n/a
1989 38 4.9 7.7 71.1
1990 57 4.9 11.6 0
1991 59 5.0 11.8 25.4
1992 54 5.0 10.8 25.9
1993 61 5.2 11.7 16.4
1994 62 3.6 17.2 19.4
1995 55 5.5 10.0 30.9
1996 55 5.5 10.0 30.9
1997 62 3.6 17.2 24.2
1998 55 3.8 14.5 20
1999 45 4.5 10.0 33.3
2000 51 4.4 11.6 29.4
2001 60 5.1 11.8 43.3
2002 45 6.5 6.9 37.8
2003 45 6.5 6.9 37.8
2004 38 6.5 5.8 55.3
2005 42 6.5 6.5 35.7
2006 56 5.3 10.6 35.7
2007 55 3.5 15.7 36.4
2008 47 5.6 8.4 42.6
2009 50 5.5 9.1 42
2010 49 4.1 11.9 44.9
2011 43 0.6 71.6 48.8
2012 53 1.6 31.7 37.7
2013 68 4.0 16.6 48.5
2014 61 5.2 11.6 47.5
2015 60 4.0 15.0 46.7
2016 63 4.0 15.7 47.6
2017 55 4.0 13.6 49.1
2018 47 5.9 7.9 36.2
2019 58 5.7 10.1 51.7
2020 66 5.7 11.5 65.2
2021 67 5.7 11.7 70.1
2022 64 5.6 11.4 70.3
2023 57 5.3 10.7 64.9
2024 61 3.9 15.2 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $45 (0.2%) $18,845 (99.8%) $18,890

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 264th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 251st of 334 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School)71.464.3
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Charter Oak-Ute Community School District)71.464.3
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School)46.464.3
 17.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charter Oak-Ute Community School District)46.464.3
 17.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School)55.664.3
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Charter Oak-Ute Community School District)55.664.3
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School)44.457.1
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charter Oak-Ute Community School District)44.457.1
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School)7570.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Charter Oak-Ute Community School District)7570.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School)66.770.6
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charter Oak-Ute Community School District)66.770.6
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5857
 1.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5352
 1.9%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%64.9%
 13.2%

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Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Iowa middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 61 students attended Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School.

Students at Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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