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Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

273^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 20% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Colfax-Mingo Community School District, located in Colfax, Iowa. The school has 313 students and is ranked 227 out of 313 districts in Iowa, with a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colfax-Mingo's performance has been mixed, with fluctuating 4-year graduation rates ranging from 87.5% to 96.8% in recent years, generally on par with or slightly above the state average. However, the school has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.4% to 25.3%, which is higher than the state average. Academically, Colfax-Mingo's test scores on the ISASP assessments are mixed, with some grades performing above state averages in English Language Arts, while mathematics and science scores are generally below state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Saydel High School, Ankeny High School, and Carlisle High School, Colfax-Mingo's performance is generally on par or slightly below. The school's high chronic absenteeism rates are a notable concern, as this issue is not as prevalent in the nearby schools analyzed. Additionally, Colfax-Mingo's spending per student of $13,707 is slightly above the state average, and the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.9 to 12.1 in recent years.

287

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,707

Per pupil spending ?

33.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054

(515) 674-4111

District: Colfax-Mingo Community School District

Feeder schools for Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Hispanic:

5.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2015 → 20th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

168^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

273^rd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

227^th of 313Colfax-Mingo Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	168 of 344	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.4	164 of 337	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.5	262 of 334	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.2	296 of 337	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.6	284 of 324	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.3	296 of 342	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.1	251 of 318	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	44.6	211 of 327	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.7	169 of 343	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.7	212 of 349	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	30.3	273 of 340	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.5	241 of 338	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.3	256 of 336	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.6	240 of 332	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.8	242 of 327	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.0	204 of 327	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.8	236 of 320	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	81.9	26 of 325	92.0%	★★★★★
2016	27.6	257 of 320	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	31.8	256 of 324	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.7	275 of 351	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	49.4	227 of 351	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%~ state avg

Science64%-4 vs state

Mathematics63%-6 vs state

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by a student
Friday, August 31, 2018

I was still in the process of learning English since I had only been in the U.S. for a month when I enrolled in the Colfax-Mingo district. Little did I know that there was no ELL programs (English Language Learning) or any support for students who are still learning English. Most of the students were bullies. I was called racial slurs and even thrown lunch boxes at me. When we brought the issue to the principal, he offered a temporary fix by transferring me to a Des Moines middle school for my second semester. The change was amazing and I thank him for that. Needless to say, my mother and I moved to Des Moines. I was in honor rolls in high school and made the President's or Dean's list in all the months I was in college. My advice to any minority families that are considering the CM School District: take a look, feel it out but don't be surprised if your child gets bullied. I sincerely hope it has changed since I attended but from recent reports, I doubt it. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	204 N League Rd	Colfax	50054	Jasper County	Colfax-Mingo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 674-4111	287	27	10.8	33.8%	248 (86.4%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	17 (5.9%)	30.3	273^rd of 340 public high schools	19.7%		39.5	241^st of 338 public high schools	28.7%	32		77.5	92.9	69.2	74.4	61.4		70.0	71.4	57.7	66.7	52.6	73.8	53.8	$13,707	$447	$13,261
WEST Academy Alternative School	Public	10-12	1302 1st Avenue West	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-0335	51	6	8.7	54.9%	42 (82.4%)	1 (2.0%)	5 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	4.1	321^st of 340 public high schools	5.6%		0.3	332^nd of 338 public high schools	1.8%	11						47.1						29.4			$15,439	$174	$15,265
Newton Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 E 4th St S	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-5797	806	49	16.6	42.6%	663 (82.3%)	21 (2.6%)	67 (8.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (6.0%)	41.2	234^th of 340 public high schools	31.2%		35.5	258^th of 338 public high schools	23.7%	24				69.0	72.4	66.7				60.1	68.3	66.1		67.0	$16,163	$234	$15,929
Baxter High School	Public	6-12	202 E State	Baxter	50028	Jasper County	Baxter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 227-3103	262	10	26.2	32.8%	242 (92.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	47.4	208^th of 340 public high schools	38.8%		50.6	190^th of 338 public high schools	43.8%	18	72.5	81.0	87.5	73.8	85.7	61.1	60.0	78.0	78.1	71.4	67.9	50.0	75.0	75.0	$19,126	$217	$18,909
Bondurant-Farrar High School	Public	9-12	1000 Grant St. North	Bondurant	50035	Polk County	Bondurant-Farrar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 957-8191	849	51	16.6	20.4%	711 (83.7%)	20 (2.4%)	74 (8.7%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	27 (3.2%)	50.5	196^th of 340 public high schools	42.4%		59	153^rd of 338 public high schools	54.7%	43				81.7	73.5	64.4				74.9	72.6	67.5		55.6	$12,930	$241	$12,689
Southeast Polk High School	Public	10-12	7945 NE University Ave.	Pleasant Hill	50327	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 967-6631	1,722	99	17.3	33.4%	1,243 (72.2%)	159 (9.2%)	190 (11.0%)	33 (1.9%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	88 (5.1%)	58.1	163^rd of 340 public high schools	52.1%		36.2	251^st of 338 public high schools	25.7%	88					74.6	74.4					69.2	70.3		75.6	$14,031	$366	$13,665
PCM High School	Public	9-12	400 East Highway 163	Monroe	50170	Jasper County	PCM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 994-8222	348	25	13.8	19.5%	316 (90.8%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	61.5	146^th of 340 public high schools	57.1%		61.1	141^st of 338 public high schools	58.3%	5				80.5	79.3	82.6				70.7	59.8	81.4		70.7	$13,660	$359	$13,301
Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School	Public	6-12	400 Metcalf St.	Maxwell	50161	Story County	Collins-Maxwell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 387-1115	190	18	10.5	35.3%	173 (91.1%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	55.8	174^th of 340 public high schools	48.8%		46	216^th of 338 public high schools	36.1%	42	87.5	77.1	78.6	83.3	86.4	80.0	79.2	62.9	71.4	75.0	72.7	53.3	67.9	50.0	$17,207	$223	$16,984
Carlisle High School	Public	9-12	430 School St	Carlisle	50047	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 989-0831	754	36	20.8	23.3%	615 (81.6%)	9 (1.2%)	79 (10.5%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	66.3	113^th of 340 public high schools	66.8%		72.8	75^th of 338 public high schools	77.8%	38				84.9	83.0	76.5				74.1	73.2	69.5		73.1	$11,863	$126	$11,737
Saydel High School	Public	9-12	5601 NE 7th St	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Saydel Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 262-9325	458	28	16.6	52.8%	311 (67.9%)	9 (2.0%)	93 (20.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.0%)	9.5	315^th of 340 public high schools	7.4%		12.6	308^th of 338 public high schools	8.9%	7				53.6	62.7	49.6				41.7	46.4	47.1		44.5	$15,532	$350	$15,182

Frequently Asked Questions about Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

What district is Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School in?

Colfax-Mingo Community School District

How many students attend Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 287 students attended Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School.

What schools feed into Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School?

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

Is Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

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