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Riceville High School

Summary:

Riceville High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 195 students in Riceville, Iowa. The school is part of the Riceville Community School District, which is ranked 213 out of 309 districts in the state.

Riceville High School has consistently outperformed the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). In the 2023-2024 school year, 10th-grade students scored 92.9% proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 73.8% and 66%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 121 out of 336 Iowa high schools in 2022-2023 to 286 out of 327 in 2020-2021, suggesting that factors beyond just academic achievement may influence the school's performance.

Compared to the nearby St Ansgar High School and Osage High School, Riceville High School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.76% to 44.1% over the past three school years. This may indicate a need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students at the school.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 912 Woodland Ave
       Riceville, IA  50466

(641) 985-2288

District: Riceville Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
226th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,165 Help


Feeder schools for Riceville High School:

Elementary:    Riceville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.7%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riceville High School ranks worse than 51.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Riceville High School ranks worse than 66.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riceville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (91.7%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riceville High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riceville High School is $14,165.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Riceville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Riceville High School 173rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Riceville High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Riceville High School 226th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Riceville High School in the ranking list.)

Riceville Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riceville Community School District 213th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riceville High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 29.91 295th 349 15.5%
2013 26.45 297th 350 15.1%
2014 9.68 322nd 337 4.5%
2015 36.26 259th 349 25.8%
2016 43.53 222nd 343 35.3%
2017 54.66 157th 327 52.0%
2018 36.23 235th 318 26.1%
2019 38.49 233rd 342 31.9%
2021 59.73 133rd 324 59.0%
2022 63.88 118th 337 65.0%
2023 36.37 243rd 334 27.2%
2024 54.46 173rd 337 48.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riceville High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 81.83 21st 351 94.0%
2013 18.52 318th 351 9.4%
2014 26.85 264th 322 18.0%
2015 20.04 280th 324 13.6%
2016 19.15 274th 320 14.4%
2017 9.76 306th 325 5.8%
2018 41.89 231st 320 27.8%
2019 50.29 176th 327 46.2%
2021 20.20 286th 327 12.5%
2022 39.75 223rd 332 32.8%
2023 62.87 121st 336 64.0%
2024 44.33 226th 338 33.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Riceville High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riceville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1989 163 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1990 155 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1991 169 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 175 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 178 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1994 196 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1995 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1998 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2000 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2001 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2002 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2003 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2004 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2005 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2006 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2007 153 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2008 236 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 206 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2010 166 0 0 2 1 0 6 0 175
2011 149 0 0 2 2 0 5 0 158
2012 147 0 0 2 2 0 5 0 156
2013 147 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 155
2014 158 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 163
2015 161 0 0 2 3 0 1 0 167
2016 158 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 160
2017 160 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 165
2018 169 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 174
2019 166 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 171
2020 167 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 175
2021 171 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 180
2022 176 0 1 8 0 0 2 0 187
2023 182 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 195
2024 188 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 205

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 Riceville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 15.9 11.7 56.1
1989 167 16.6 10.0 17.4
1990 156 17.1 9.1 0
1991 171 16.9 10.1 14.6
1992 178 17.0 10.4 17.4
1993 180 18.2 9.9 20
1994 198 18.0 11.0 19.7
1995 189 18.2 10.4 16.4
1996 189 18.2 10.4 16.4
1997 212 18.7 11.3 17.9
1998 203 17.3 11.7 17.7
1999 186 18.0 10.3 25.3
2000 173 18.3 9.5 27.2
2001 151 17.6 8.6 15.9
2002 147 15.6 9.4 15.6
2003 147 15.6 9.4 15.6
2004 144 16.7 8.6 21.5
2005 151 16.6 9.1 18.5
2006 157 19.8 7.9 19.7
2007 154 16.5 9.3 18.8
2008 243 24.8 9.8 24.7
2009 213 23.9 8.9 22.1
2010 175 14.5 12.0 25.1
2011 158 16.7 9.4 28.5
2012 156 16.7 9.3 26.9
2013 155 13.1 11.7 26.5
2014 163 11.1 14.6 33.7
2015 167 14.0 11.9 31.1
2016 160 12.0 13.3 26.9
2017 165 11.9 13.7 30.3
2018 174 16.4 10.6 29.9
2019 171 15.2 11.2 39.2
2020 175 14.4 12.1 41.1
2021 180 15.7 11.4 36.1
2022 187 15.6 11.9 34.8
2023 195 15.6 12.5 44.1
2024 205 16.8 12.1 40.5

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 Riceville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 15.9 11.7 56.1
1989 167 16.6 10.0 17.4
1990 156 17.1 9.1 0
1991 171 16.9 10.1 14.6
1992 178 17.0 10.4 17.4
1993 180 18.2 9.9 20
1994 198 18.0 11.0 19.7
1995 189 18.2 10.4 16.4
1996 189 18.2 10.4 16.4
1997 212 18.7 11.3 17.9
1998 203 17.3 11.7 17.7
1999 186 18.0 10.3 25.3
2000 173 18.3 9.5 27.2
2001 151 17.6 8.6 15.9
2002 147 15.6 9.4 15.6
2003 147 15.6 9.4 15.6
2004 144 16.7 8.6 21.5
2005 151 16.6 9.1 18.5
2006 157 19.8 7.9 19.7
2007 154 16.5 9.3 18.8
2008 243 24.8 9.8 24.7
2009 213 23.9 8.9 22.1
2010 175 14.5 12.0 25.1
2011 158 16.7 9.4 28.5
2012 156 16.7 9.3 26.9
2013 155 13.1 11.7 26.5
2014 163 11.1 14.6 33.7
2015 167 14.0 11.9 31.1
2016 160 12.0 13.3 26.9
2017 165 11.9 13.7 30.3
2018 174 16.4 10.6 29.9
2019 171 15.2 11.2 39.2
2020 175 14.4 12.1 41.1
2021 180 15.7 11.4 36.1
2022 187 15.6 11.9 34.8
2023 195 15.6 12.5 44.1
2024 205 16.8 12.1 40.5

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 Riceville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $482 (3.4%) $13,683 (96.6%) $14,165

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riceville 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 233rd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 243rd of 334 Middle schools
 4.6%
Ranks 176th of 327 High schoolsRanks 121st of 336 High schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville High School)5087.5
 37.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville Community School District)5087.5
 37.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riceville High School)59.470.8
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Riceville Community School District)59.470.8
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville High School)77.371.9
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville Community School District)77.371.9
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riceville High School)90.971.9
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Riceville Community School District)90.971.9
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville High School)58.860.7
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville Community School District)58.860.7
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riceville High School)64.746.4
 18.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Riceville Community School District)64.746.4
 18.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville High School)79.370.6
 8.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville Community School District)79.370.6
 8.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Riceville High School)75.961.8
 14.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Riceville Community School District)75.961.8
 14.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville High School)66.790
 23.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Riceville Community School District)66.790
 23.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Riceville High School)54.275
 20.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Riceville Community School District)54.275
 20.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students171195
 14%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic511
 120%
Pacific Islander00
White166182
 9.6%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%44.1%
 4.9%

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Riceville High School ranks 226th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Riceville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Riceville Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 205 students attended Riceville High School.

Students at Riceville High School are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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