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Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

Summary:

Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is a public school in Keosauqua, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 369 students. The school is part of the Van Buren County Community School District, which is ranked 208 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Van Buren County Community Middle & High School has consistently outperformed the state average in ISASP test scores across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th-grade students scored 87.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Similarly, the school's 10th-grade students scored 76.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 66%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally maintained a strong position, ranking 55 out of 338 Iowa high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The closest nearby school is Fairfield High School, which is located approximately 19 miles away. Fairfield High School has a lower statewide ranking, with a 2-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to Van Buren County Community Middle & High School's 4-star rating. Additionally, Fairfield High School's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is generally lower than Van Buren County Community Middle & High School's. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, with its ISASP test scores consistently exceeding the state averages, suggesting a robust educational program and effective teaching practices.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 405 4th Street
       Keosauqua, IA  52565

(319) 293-3334

District: Van Buren County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,521 Help


Feeder schools for Van Buren County Community Middle & High School:

Elementary:    Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
    Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Hispanic:
2.5%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Van Buren County Community Middle & High School ranks worse than 65% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Van Buren County Community Middle & High School ranks better than 83.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Van Buren County Community Middle & 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 (93.6%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Van Buren County Community Middle & High School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is $14,521.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Van Buren County Community Middle & High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren County Community Middle & High School 219th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Van Buren County Community Middle & High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren County Community Middle & High School 55th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Van Buren County Community Middle & High School in the ranking list.)

Van Buren County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren County Community School District 208th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 32.77 286th 349 18.1%
2013 27.15 295th 350 15.7%
2014 55.81 161st 337 52.2%
2015 74.31 57th 349 83.7%
2016 41.23 231st 343 32.7%
2017 30.35 263rd 327 19.6%
2018 9.55 300th 318 5.7%
2019 29.02 261st 342 23.7%
2021 43.54 210th 324 35.2%
2022 56.69 149th 337 55.8%
2023 45.12 210th 334 37.1%
2024 43.64 219th 337 35.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 35.17 277th 351 21.1%
2013 48.54 223rd 351 36.5%
2014 87.42 6th 322 98.1%
2015 35.67 245th 324 24.4%
2016 46.92 198th 320 38.1%
2017 41.02 233rd 325 28.3%
2018 62.55 132nd 320 58.8%
2019 48.73 190th 327 41.9%
2021 39.31 230th 327 29.7%
2022 49.61 183rd 332 44.9%
2023 61.10 129th 336 61.6%
2024 75.55 55th 338 83.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Van Buren County Community Middle & High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1989 292 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1990 294 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1991 295 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1992 299 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 308 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1994 302 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 296 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 296 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 310 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 320 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 331 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2000 280 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 347 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 457 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 457 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 382 4 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 375 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2006 369 4 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 369 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 339 4 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 340 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 236 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 240
2011 218 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 224
2012 290 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 296
2013 271 1 3 1 0 0 4 0 280
2014 275 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 285
2015 270 0 4 4 0 0 3 0 281
2016 285 0 2 4 0 0 3 0 294
2017 346 2 3 7 0 0 3 0 361
2018 363 1 3 6 0 0 3 0 376
2019 356 0 3 7 0 0 3 0 369
2020 334 0 2 6 0 0 3 0 345
2021 344 0 3 6 0 0 3 0 356
2022 337 1 3 8 0 0 4 0 353
2023 344 4 3 10 1 0 7 0 369
2024 338 3 4 9 1 0 6 0 361

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 Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 29.2 10.7 21.6
1989 297 2.7 110.0 20.2
1990 300 26.4 11.3 0
1991 300 24.4 12.2 16.3
1992 304 24.0 12.6 21.4
1993 313 25.6 12.2 15
1994 306 24.5 12.5 19.6
1995 300 21.6 13.9 18.3
1996 300 21.6 13.9 18.3
1997 312 24.9 12.5 15.7
1998 325 24.6 13.2 16
1999 336 25.3 13.3 22.6
2000 288 26.1 11.0 24.7
2001 353 23.1 15.3 19.8
2002 461 26.3 17.5 25.4
2003 461 26.3 17.5 25.4
2004 389 26.4 14.7 29.8
2005 381 27.1 14.1 32.3
2006 379 27.3 13.9 27.4
2007 380 27.0 14.1 28.9
2008 349 26.3 13.3 32.1
2009 350 23.9 14.6 32.3
2010 240 18.2 13.1 40
2011 224 18.0 12.4 34.4
2012 296 24.3 12.1 33.4
2013 280 25.6 10.9 38.9
2014 285 26.1 10.9 41.8
2015 281 25.0 11.2 32
2016 294 24.0 12.2 42.5
2017 361 24.8 14.5 44
2018 376 23.9 15.6 44.1
2019 369 24.9 14.7 44.4
2020 345 22.1 15.5 49.6
2021 356 25.7 13.8 48.9
2022 353 26.7 13.2 46.5
2023 369 27.7 13.3 53.4
2024 361 26.8 13.4 53.7

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 Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 29.2 10.7 21.6
1989 297 2.7 110.0 20.2
1990 300 26.4 11.3 0
1991 300 24.4 12.2 16.3
1992 304 24.0 12.6 21.4
1993 313 25.6 12.2 15
1994 306 24.5 12.5 19.6
1995 300 21.6 13.9 18.3
1996 300 21.6 13.9 18.3
1997 312 24.9 12.5 15.7
1998 325 24.6 13.2 16
1999 336 25.3 13.3 22.6
2000 288 26.1 11.0 24.7
2001 353 23.1 15.3 19.8
2002 461 26.3 17.5 25.4
2003 461 26.3 17.5 25.4
2004 389 26.4 14.7 29.8
2005 381 27.1 14.1 32.3
2006 379 27.3 13.9 27.4
2007 380 27.0 14.1 28.9
2008 349 26.3 13.3 32.1
2009 350 23.9 14.6 32.3
2010 240 18.2 13.1 40
2011 224 18.0 12.4 34.4
2012 296 24.3 12.1 33.4
2013 280 25.6 10.9 38.9
2014 285 26.1 10.9 41.8
2015 281 25.0 11.2 32
2016 294 24.0 12.2 42.5
2017 361 24.8 14.5 44
2018 376 23.9 15.6 44.1
2019 369 24.9 14.7 44.4
2020 345 22.1 15.5 49.6
2021 356 25.7 13.8 48.9
2022 353 26.7 13.2 46.5
2023 369 27.7 13.3 53.4
2024 361 26.8 13.4 53.7

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 Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $252 (1.7%) $14,270 (98.3%) $14,521

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Buren County Community Middle & 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 261st of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 210th of 334 Middle schools
 13.4%
Ranks 190th of 327 High schoolsRanks 129th of 336 High schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren County Community Middle & High School)39.767.2
 27.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren County Community School District)39.767.2
 27.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren County Community Middle & High School)5064.1
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren County Community School District)5064.1
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren County Community Middle & High School)68.982.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren County Community School District)68.982.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren County Community Middle & High School)73.880
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren County Community School District)73.880
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren County Community Middle & High School)74.682.3
 7.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren County Community School District)74.682.3
 7.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren County Community Middle & High School)64.475.8
 11.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren County Community School District)64.475.8
 11.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren County Community Middle & High School)67.358.9
 8.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren County Community School District)67.358.9
 8.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren County Community Middle & High School)73.166.1
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Van Buren County Community School District)73.166.1
 7%
   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 Students369369
African American04
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White356344
 3.4%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%53.4%
 8.9%

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Students at Van Buren County Community Middle & High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Van Buren County Community Middle & High School ranks 55th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
Elementary : Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

In the 2023-24 school year, 361 students attended Van Buren County Community Middle & High School.


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