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Moulton-Udell High School

Public Grades 7-12

318^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 6% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Moulton-Udell High School is a public high school located in Moulton, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 78 students. The school is part of the Moulton-Udell Community School District, which is ranked 309 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moulton-Udell High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly lower than the state averages in recent years. The school's four-year graduation rate, ranging from 81.8% to 88.3%, is slightly below the state average, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.1% to 31.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.05% to 60.26%, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to the nearby Moravia High School, Davis County Community High School, and Centerville High School, Moulton-Udell High School consistently underperforms on academic measures. The nearby schools have higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Moulton-Udell High School's performance has also fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting the need for a more consistent and effective educational approach to address the school's challenges.

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,981

Per pupil spending ?

56.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572

(641) 642-8131

District: Moulton-Udell Community School District

Feeder schools for Moulton-Udell High School:

Elementary:

Moulton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Two or more races:

3.5%

American Indian:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2013 → 6th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (45% vs 71% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Iowa average (82% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

314^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 42 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to bottom 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

318^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 80 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

309^th of 313Moulton-Udell 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	11.8	314 of 344	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.7	303 of 337	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.6	249 of 334	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.8	312 of 337	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.1	306 of 324	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	7.0	329 of 342	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	52.6	168 of 327	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.3	172 of 349	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.9	194 of 350	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.2	172 of 349	50.7%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	6.4	318 of 340	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	18.9	296 of 338	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.7	300 of 336	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.7	280 of 332	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	3.9	317 of 327	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	25.5	276 of 327	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	88.6	7 of 325	97.8%	★★★★★
2016	32.6	244 of 320	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	78.3	45 of 324	86.1%	★★★★☆
2013	63.4	137 of 351	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	87.8	5 of 351	98.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics51%-18 vs state

English Language Arts49%-26 vs state

Science19%-50 vs state

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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
Moulton-Udell High School	Public	7-12	305 E 8th	Moulton	52572	Appanoose County	Moulton-Udell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 642-8131	85	7	12.6	56.5%	80 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	6.4	318^th of 340 public high schools	6.5%		18.9	296^th of 338 public high schools	12.4%	22		58.8	41.2	57.1	20.0	56.3		64.7	64.7	42.9	40.0	37.5	29.4	0.0	$15,981	$35	$15,946
Centerville High School	Public	9-12	600 CHS Drive	Centerville	52544	Appanoose County	Centerville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 856-0813	368	26	14.3	51.1%	333 (90.5%)	9 (2.4%)	16 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	38.1	251^st of 340 public high schools	26.2%		22.9	286^th of 338 public high schools	15.4%	35				74.0	76.2	64.1				67.1	61.9	56.5		58.3	$16,729	$239	$16,490
DC Online	Public, Virtual	6-12	608 S. Washington	Bloomfield	62637	Davis County	Davis County Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 664-2200	34	0		35.3%	33 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Davis County Community High School	Public	9-12	503 E. Locust	Bloomfield	52537	Davis County	Davis County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 664-2200	358	22	16.3	39.7%	334 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	44.9	219^th of 340 public high schools	35.6%		35.8	256^th of 338 public high schools	24.3%	37				82.7	78.8	64.4				70.4	62.5	60.9		53.2	$15,057	$442	$14,614
Moravia High School	Public	6-12	505 N Trussell Avenue	Moravia	52571	Appanoose County	Moravia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 724-3241	207	16	13.0	43.0%	202 (97.6%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.5	248^th of 340 public high schools	27.1%		27.1	278^th of 338 public high schools	17.8%	30	84.6	80.0	86.2	62.1	82.1	64.3	74.1	72.0	62.1	55.2	60.7	46.4	72.4	85.7	$13,670	$229	$13,440

Frequently Asked Questions about Moulton-Udell High School

Is Moulton-Udell High School a good school?

Moulton-Udell High School ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Iowa high schools.

What district is Moulton-Udell High School in?

Moulton-Udell Community School District

What schools feed into Moulton-Udell High School?

Moulton-Udell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Moulton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Moulton-Udell High School?

Students at Moulton-Udell High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Moulton-Udell High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 85 students attended Moulton-Udell High School.

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