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Best Public Schools in Colfax, IA


At a glance
2
Schools
686
Students
Top rankedColfax-Mingo Elementary School321st of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Biggest riser
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School up 15 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The city of Colfax, Iowa is home to two schools: Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Colfax-Mingo Community School District. The elementary school performs relatively well, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in the upper grades. In contrast, the high school shows mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the state average and others falling below.

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School stands out for its impressive Mathematics performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average across all grade levels. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, on par with the high school. Meanwhile, the high school impresses with its high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%, a positive indicator. However, both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting a need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes and ensure equitable access to resources and support.

Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the schools in Colfax, Iowa. While the elementary school appears to be performing well, the high school faces some challenges and could benefit from targeted interventions to address areas of underperformance. The consistent chronic absenteeism rate across both schools is an area that warrants further investigation and potential improvement efforts. By addressing these areas, the Colfax-Mingo Community School District can work to enhance the quality of education for all students in the city.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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