Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

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Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School ranks 91 st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Churdan, Iowa, with a student population of 99. The school is part of the Paton-Churdan Community School District, which is ranked 74 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paton-Churdan consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 81.8% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also strong, with 86.7% of 7th-grade students and 85.7% of 6th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 69.9% and 71.1%, respectively. Additionally, Paton-Churdan's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate of 76.5% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the state average of 65.5%.

While Paton-Churdan's academic performance is impressive, the school has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking by SchoolDigger, ranging from a high of 13th out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 337th out of 351 in 2012-2013. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio (33:1 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School (10.4:1) and South Central Calhoun High School (10.2:1), which may suggest a need to examine the school's staffing and resource allocation to ensure optimal learning conditions for students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050-0157

(515) 389-3111

District: Paton-Churdan Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,337

Feeder schools for Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Paton-Churdan Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 32.5

Number of students: 98

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 75.7% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 73.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School is 32.5. (See more...)

Compare Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School employs 3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School is $11,337.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School 82^nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School 91^st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Paton-Churdan Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paton-Churdan Community School District 74^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	39.65	250^th	349	28.4%
2013	31.90	280^th	350	20.0%
2014	33.91	263^rd	337	22.0%
2015	66.81	107^th	349	69.3%
2016	85.33	18^th	343	94.8%
2017	78.18	38^th	327	88.4%
2018	60.38	129^th	318	59.4%
2019	56.79	151^st	342	55.8%
2021	55.35	158^th	324	51.2%
2022	75.20	62^nd	337	81.6%
2023	67.93	98^th	334	70.7%
2024	70.88	82^nd	337	75.7%

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

Rank History for Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	69.25	101^st	351	71.2%
2013	7.50	337^th	351	4.0%
2014	52.36	182^nd	322	43.5%
2015	77.51	51^st	324	84.3%
2017	69.96	92^nd	325	71.7%
2018	85.37	13^th	320	95.9%
2019	67.71	104^th	327	68.2%
2021	39.04	232^nd	327	29.1%
2022	66.20	98^th	332	70.5%
2023	34.31	252^nd	336	25.0%
2024	70.58	91^st	338	73.1%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
1989	148	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	149
1990	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
1991	124	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	125
1992	124	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	126
1993	126	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	127
1994	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
1995	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
1996	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
1997	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
1998	111	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
1999	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
2000	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
2001	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	115
2002	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
2003	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
2004	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	73
2005	72	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	72
2006	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2007	76	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	78
2008	73	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	75
2009	70	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	72
2010	73	0	1	2	1	1	4	82
2011	71	0	0	2	0	1	0	74
2012	74	0	0	7	0	0	0	81
2013	83	0	0	4	0	0	0	87
2014	87	0	0	5	0	0	0	92
2015	97	0	1	4	0	0	1	103
2016	97	0	0	2	0	0	3	102
2017	94	0	0	2	0	0	4	100
2018	97	0	0	2	0	0	5	104
2019	102	0	0	4	0	0	6	112
2020	95	0	0	1	0	0	1	97
2021	88	1	0	4	0	0	3	96
2022	81	2	0	4	0	0	6	93
2023	90	1	0	5	0	0	3	99
2024	87	1	0	6	0	0	4	98

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	126	15.1	8.3	16.7
1989	149	14.2	10.4	13.4
1990	133	14.5	9.1	0
1991	125	14.5	8.6	13.6
1992	126	15.0	8.4	19
1993	127	12.2	10.4	18.9
1994	121	13.5	9.0	19.8
1995	121	14.2	8.5	13.2
1996	121	14.2	8.5	13.2
1997	114	14.0	8.1	14.9
1998	111	14.0	7.9	14.4
1999	114	16.3	7.0	33.3
2000	124	21.0	5.9	33.1
2001	115	19.0	6.1	32.2
2002	94	10.7	8.8	34
2003	94	10.7	8.8	34
2004	73	9.9	7.4	34.2
2005	72	7.9	9.1	40.3
2006	83	7.9	10.5	48.2
2007	78	7.9	9.9	46.2
2008	75	7.9	9.5	48
2009	72	7.9	9.1	41.7
2010	82	7.9	10.2	42.7
2011	74	4.5	16.4	40.5
2012	81	5.7	13.9	43.2
2013	87	7.3	11.9	50.6
2014	92	5.7	16.0	48.9
2015	103	4.0	25.7	50.5
2016	102	4.0	25.5	50
2017	100	5.0	19.8	45
2018	104	4.9	20.8	45.2
2019	112	4.0	27.4	45.5
2020	97	3.4	28.5	47.4
2021	96	2.2	43.6	44.8
2022	93	3.0	31.0	44.1
2023	99	3.0	33.0	35.4
2024	98	3.0	32.5	45.9

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 Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	126	15.1	8.3	16.7
1989	149	14.2	10.4	13.4
1990	133	14.5	9.1	0
1991	125	14.5	8.6	13.6
1992	126	15.0	8.4	19
1993	127	12.2	10.4	18.9
1994	121	13.5	9.0	19.8
1995	121	14.2	8.5	13.2
1996	121	14.2	8.5	13.2
1997	114	14.0	8.1	14.9
1998	111	14.0	7.9	14.4
1999	114	16.3	7.0	33.3
2000	124	21.0	5.9	33.1
2001	115	19.0	6.1	32.2
2002	94	10.7	8.8	34
2003	94	10.7	8.8	34
2004	73	9.9	7.4	34.2
2005	72	7.9	9.1	40.3
2006	83	7.9	10.5	48.2
2007	78	7.9	9.9	46.2
2008	75	7.9	9.5	48
2009	72	7.9	9.1	41.7
2010	82	7.9	10.2	42.7
2011	74	4.5	16.4	40.5
2012	81	5.7	13.9	43.2
2013	87	7.3	11.9	50.6
2014	92	5.7	16.0	48.9
2015	103	4.0	25.7	50.5
2016	102	4.0	25.5	50
2017	100	5.0	19.8	45
2018	104	4.9	20.8	45.2
2019	112	4.0	27.4	45.5
2020	97	3.4	28.5	47.4
2021	96	2.2	43.6	44.8
2022	93	3.0	31.0	44.1
2023	99	3.0	33.0	35.4
2024	98	3.0	32.5	45.9

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 Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$119 (1.0%)	$11,218 (99.0%)	$11,337

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior 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 151^st of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 98^th of 334 Middle schools	14.8%
Ranks 104^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 252^nd of 336 High schools	43.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	73.3	85.7	12.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	73.3	85.7	12.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	66.7	92.9	26.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	66.7	92.9	26.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	57.1	75	17.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	57.1	75	17.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	71.4	80	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	71.4	80	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	78.6	83.3	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	78.6	83.3	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	92.9	77.8	15.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	92.9	77.8	15.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	93.8	60	33.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	93.8	60	33.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	56.3	40	16.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	56.3	40	16.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	84.6	100	15.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	84.6	100	15.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	69.9	1.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School)	76.9	76.9
11th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Community School District)	76.9	76.9
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	60.2	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	112	99	11.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	90	11.8%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	35.4%	10.2%

Schools Near Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	606 Adrian St	Churdan	50050	Greene County	Paton-Churdan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 389-3111	98	3	32.5	45.9%	87 (88.8%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	70.6	91^st of 338 public high schools	73.1%		34.3	252^nd of 336 public high schools	25.0%	161	78.6	93.3	88.2	94.1	81.8		85.7	86.7	64.7	70.6	72.7		76.5	63.6	$11,337	$119	$11,218
Greene County High School	Public	9-12	1901 North Grimmell	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 386-2188	375	31	12.2	41.1%	341 (90.9%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	43	231^st of 338 public high schools	31.7%		44	218^th of 336 public high schools	35.1%	13				71.6	75.3	68.7				54.3	67.9	71.1		55.3	$16,415	$300	$16,115
Southeast Valley High School	Public	9-12	1005 Riddle St	Gowrie	50543	Webster County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 352-3142	342	20	16.8	37.1%	319 (93.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	27.3	277^th of 338 public high schools	18.0%					(n/a)				60.7	63.2	59.5				50.6	59.2	65.9		58.7
Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	602 Idaho	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 659-2205	156	14	10.9	30.1%	146 (93.6%)	2 (1.3%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.9	240^th of 338 public high schools	29.0%		17	295^th of 336 public high schools	12.2%	55		81.8	65.0	61.9	81.3	56.5		66.7	60.0	52.4	56.3	56.5	50.0	78.1	$18,790	$292	$18,499
South Central Calhoun High School	Public	9-12	709 W Main St	Lake City	51449	Calhoun County	South Central Calhoun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 464-7211	281	27	10.3	45.6%	257 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.1%)	62.9	127^th of 338 public high schools	62.4%		49.5	191^st of 336 public high schools	43.2%	64				77.8	83.7	72.9				65.1	76.7	70.8		79.1	$16,981	$194	$16,787

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