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Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

259^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 24% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School is a public school in Bussey, Iowa, serving 159 students in grades 7-12. The school is part of the Twin Cedars Community School District, which is ranked 240 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past decade, Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa high schools, ranging from 122nd to 289th out of 320-340 schools. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, with brief periods of 2-star and 3-star ratings. In comparison, nearby schools like Albia High School (ranked 100th-109th) and Pella High School (ranked 6th-7th) have significantly higher statewide rankings and ratings.

The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 87.5% to 90.0% in recent years, slightly below the state average. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 35.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) testing, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science often 10-20 percentage points lower than nearby high-performing schools. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.15% to 52.83%, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to the school's lower performance.

142

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,106

Per pupil spending ?

42.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2204 Highway G71
Bussey, IA 50044-7512

(641) 944-5243

District: Twin Cedars Community School District

Feeder schools for Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Twin Cedars Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 47th percentile in 2015 → 24th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (36% vs 22% Iowa)

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

207^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

259^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to bottom 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

240^th of 313Twin Cedars 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	48.3	207 of 344	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.2	155 of 337	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	9.3	313 of 334	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	36.7	242 of 337	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	6.2	309 of 324	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	25.1	279 of 342	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	7.3	303 of 318	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	21.1	290 of 327	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	21.8	299 of 343	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	32.7	274 of 349	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	46.3	203 of 337	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	32.5	277 of 350	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	38.4	256 of 349	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	36.0	259 of 340	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.5	270 of 338	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.3	275 of 336	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.0	266 of 332	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.3	246 of 327	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.5	289 of 327	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.3	224 of 320	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	64.4	122 of 325	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	3.1	311 of 320	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	53.8	173 of 324	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	22.5	278 of 322	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	64.6	128 of 351	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.6	181 of 351	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%~ state avg

Science71%~ state avg

Mathematics58%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School

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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 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 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
Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2204 Highway G71	Bussey	50044	Marion County	Twin Cedars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 944-5243	142	15	9.3	42.3%	128 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	36	259^th of 340 public high schools	23.8%		29.5	270^th of 338 public high schools	20.1%	11	73.7	84.2	87.0	73.7	54.2	68.4	78.9	60.9	52.6	33.3	68.4	73.7	$15,106	$118	$14,987
Knoxville High School	Public	9-12	1811 W Madison	Knoxville	50138	Marion County	Knoxville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 842-2173	508	34	15.0	37.8%	449 (88.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	45.1	218^th of 340 public high schools	35.9%		50.2	192^nd of 338 public high schools	43.2%	26			72.5	74.0	72.8			60.0	69.5	69.3		60.9	$14,996	$157	$14,839
Pella High School	Public	9-12	212 E University St	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-3870	801	49	16.2	14.6%	688 (85.9%)	17 (2.1%)	35 (4.4%)	16 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	40 (5.0%)	88.5	7^th of 340 public high schools	97.9%		89.2	6^th of 338 public high schools	98.2%	1			90.6	87.8	92.4			86.9	86.7	88.9		87.3	$13,389	$358	$13,030
Albia High School	Public	9-12	503 B Ave East	Albia	52531	Monroe County	Albia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 932-2161	348	25	13.8	31.9%	319 (91.7%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	66.7	109^th of 340 public high schools	67.9%		65.4	118^th of 338 public high schools	65.1%	9			86.6	82.3	77.2			80.6	69.6	65.2		78.5	$13,316	$266	$13,050
Oskaloosa High School	Public	9-12	1816 N 3rd Extension	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 673-3407	632	41	15.5	38.1%	547 (86.6%)	12 (1.9%)	32 (5.1%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	48.7	201^st of 340 public high schools	40.9%		45	220^th of 338 public high schools	34.9%	19			83.1	78.9	61.0			73.6	64.9	58.2		64.9	$14,367	$203	$14,165
Melcher-Dallas High School	Public	7-12	214 S Main	Melcher	50163	Marion County	Melcher-Dallas Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 947-3731	151	14	10.4	30.5%	146 (96.7%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.4	290^th of 340 public high schools	14.7%		41.3	235^th of 338 public high schools	30.5%	55	61.1	73.7	87.5	60.9	62.5	55.6	57.9	45.8	47.8	43.8	52.6	47.8	$17,935	$366	$17,567
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	1301 Berdan St	Eddyville	52553	Wapello County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 969-4288	431	31	14.0	38.5%	406 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	28.2	280^th of 340 public high schools	17.6%		36	253^rd of 338 public high schools	25.1%	27	68.7	86.4	73.2	64.9	64.9	79.5	74.1	62.0	60.8	54.4	67.9	44.6	$11,907	$211	$11,695

Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 142 students attended Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School in?

Twin Cedars Community School District

Is Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Iowa high schools.

What schools feed into Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School?

Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Twin Cedars Elementary School

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