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Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

314^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 8% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Humeston, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 106 students. The school is part of the Mormon Trail Community School District, which is ranked 291 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 101 out of 351 Iowa high schools in 2012-2013 (4-star rating) to its current ranking of 314 out of 340 in 2024-2025 (0-star rating). It has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.1% to 23.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 10th-grade proficiency rates in 2024-2025 at 52.4% in English Language Arts, 38.1% in Math, and 19% in Science, compared to the state averages of 74.7%, 68%, and 66.8%, respectively.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Clarke Community High School, Central Decatur Middle School/High School, Chariton High School, and Wayne Community Junior-Senior High School, Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School consistently underperforms in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Despite the higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, the academic performance of Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School remains below the state averages, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the school's challenges.

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,600

Per pupil spending ?

59.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123

(641) 877-2521

District: Mormon Trail Community School District

Feeder schools for Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Mormon Trail Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 10th percentile in 2012 → 8th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (57% vs 71% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!Science scores 25 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

244^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 29%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 22% (2015) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

314^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 8%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 16% (2015) to bottom 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

291^st of 313Mormon Trail 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	41.7	244 of 344	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.6	158 of 342	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	33.1	261 of 343	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	32.8	271 of 349	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.2	241 of 337	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	28.3	293 of 350	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.2	317 of 349	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	9.6	314 of 340	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	27.6	262 of 327	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.5	265 of 320	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	22.5	273 of 324	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	60.2	146 of 322	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.5	101 of 351	71.2%	★★★★☆
2012	19.6	315 of 351	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%-8 vs state

Mathematics52%-17 vs state

Science44%-25 vs state

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Schools Near Mormon Trail 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
Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 877-2521	98	6	15.7	59.2%	92 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	9.6	314^th of 340 public high schools	7.6%					(n/a)	71.4	88.9	62.5	52.4	60.0	57.1	66.7	52.9	38.1	50.0	72.2	19.0	$15,600	$338	$15,263
Wayne Community Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	102 N Dekalb Street	Corydon	50060	Wayne County	Wayne Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 872-2184	255	20	12.7	54.9%	238 (93.3%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	67.4	104^th of 340 public high schools	69.4%		78.3	40^th of 338 public high schools	88.2%	64	90.7	75.0	87.9	79.5	78.4	90.7	75.0	70.6	75.0	72.5	55.0	75.0	$14,434	$263	$14,171
Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School	Public	7-12	1201 NE Poplar St	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 446-4816	291	22	13.1	60.5%	276 (94.8%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	38.2	250^th of 340 public high schools	26.5%		44.3	225^th of 338 public high schools	33.4%	25	75.0	97.0	64.2	77.3	76.9	61.1	81.8	54.7	61.4	57.7	93.9	65.9	$15,573	$600	$14,974
Chariton High School	Public	9-12	501 N Grand	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 774-5066	372	28	13.0	55.1%	337 (90.6%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	42.3	229^th of 340 public high schools	32.6%		49.1	200^th of 338 public high schools	40.8%	29			62.2	78.5	65.5			56.7	68.4	67.9		72.2	$15,840	$216	$15,624
Clarke Community High School	Public	9-12	800 One Tribe Drive	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 342-6505	421	33	12.7	52.5%	212 (50.4%)	8 (1.9%)	189 (44.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	29.4	277^th of 340 public high schools	18.5%		38.4	243^rd of 338 public high schools	28.1%	34			75.6	74.7	59.1			56.7	59.6	48.4		53.5	$16,046	$175	$15,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School

Is Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Iowa high schools.

What district is Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School in?

Mormon Trail Community School District

What schools feed into Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School?

Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mormon Trail Elementary School

How many students attend Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 98 students attended Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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