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Northeast Middle-High School

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Northeast Middle-High School ranks 73 rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

73^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 79% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Northeast Middle-High School is a public school serving 478 students in grades 6-12 in Goose Lake, Iowa. It is part of the Northeast Community School District, which is ranked 48 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northeast Middle-High School consistently outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 89.2% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. In math, 87% of 6th graders were proficient or better, compared to 71.8% statewide. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 98.3% over the past few years, consistently exceeding the state average. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, it generally performs better than the state average in this metric.

When compared to nearby schools, Maquoketa Community High School has significantly lower test scores and a lower school ranking, with only 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. Northeast Middle-High School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Iowa high schools, with a ranking as high as 70 out of 336 schools in 2022-2023, making it a standout example in the region. The school's sustained excellence, coupled with its efficient resource allocation, indicate a well-functioning educational system that is effectively serving its students.

452

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,737

Per pupil spending ?

29%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3690 Hwy.136
Goose Lake, IA 52750

(563) 577-2249

District: Northeast Community School District

Feeder schools for Northeast Middle-High School:

Elementary:

Northeast Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 57th percentile in 2021 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (80% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Iowa high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Iowa avg72%

Middle school

94^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 27%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 2% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

73^rd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 2% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

48^th of 313Northeast 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	68.5	94 of 344	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	78 of 337	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.8	22 of 334	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	86.7	14 of 337	95.8%	★★★★★
2021	67.2	93 of 324	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	64.5	112 of 342	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.3	46 of 318	85.5%	★★★★☆
2017	80.8	26 of 327	92.0%	★★★★★
2016	86.1	13 of 343	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	88.8	6 of 349	98.3%	★★★★★
2014	86.9	8 of 337	97.6%	★★★★★
2013	64.8	102 of 350	70.9%	★★★★☆
2012	79.1	27 of 349	92.3%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	73 of 340	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	83 of 338	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	70 of 336	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	63.8	113 of 332	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	141 of 327	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.6	97 of 327	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	90 of 320	71.9%	★★★★☆
2017	62.5	133 of 325	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.4	113 of 320	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	87.3	8 of 324	97.5%	★★★★★
2014	76.9	63 of 322	80.4%	★★★★☆
2013	57.8	173 of 351	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.5	120 of 351	65.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts86%+11 vs state

Mathematics78%+9 vs state

Science73%+4 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
Northeast Middle-High School	Public	6-12	3690 Hwy.136	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 577-2249	452	32	13.9	29.0%	408 (90.3%)	6 (1.3%)	23 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	72.6	73^rd of 340 public high schools	78.5%		71.5	83^rd of 338 public high schools	75.4%	10	76.1	83.9	91.5	88.3	89.2	82.1	87.0	78.6	83.1	71.7	70.8	79.1	71.8	73.8	$13,737	$240	$13,498
Easton Valley Junior High / High School	Public	7-12	321 W. School St.	Preston	52069	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 689-4221	198	21	9.3	38.9%	186 (93.9%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	24	287^th of 340 public high schools	15.6%		34.5	262^nd of 338 public high schools	22.5%	25		67.9	68.4	77.3	72.5	32.3		67.9	68.4	40.9	50.0	54.8	44.7	60.0	$16,207	$53	$16,154
Central DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	519 E. 11th St.	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 659-0715	533	36	14.7	26.6%	478 (89.7%)	14 (2.6%)	20 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	68	103^rd of 340 public high schools	69.7%		66.9	106^th of 338 public high schools	68.6%	3				88.9	81.9	78.1				78.0	71.7	65.9		76.4	$16,020	$272	$15,748
Clinton High School	Public	9-12	817 8th Ave S	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 243-7540	981	70	14.0	46.3%	685 (69.8%)	88 (9.0%)	105 (10.7%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.2%)	15.9	301^st of 340 public high schools	11.5%		21.5	291^st of 338 public high schools	13.9%	10				59.0	58.4	50.5				47.1	55.5	56.5		56.1	$16,691	$202	$16,490
Camanche High School	Public	9-12	937 9th Ave	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 259-3008	309	23	13.3	38.5%	276 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	57.4	164^th of 340 public high schools	51.8%		59.7	151^st of 338 public high schools	55.3%	13				69.2	77.9	80.0				69.2	79.2	71.7		68.8	$14,272	$66	$14,205
Maquoketa Community High School	Public	9-12	600 Washington	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 652-2451	477	32	14.8	53.0%	411 (86.2%)	13 (2.7%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	13 (2.7%)	14.9	303^rd of 340 public high schools	10.9%		11.3	311^th of 338 public high schools	8.0%	8				63.6	61.1	50.5				43.2	57.3	56.8		41.7	$15,941	$248	$15,693

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Middle-High School

What schools feed into Northeast Middle-High School?

Northeast Middle-High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northeast Elementary School

How many students attend Northeast Middle-High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 452 students attended Northeast Middle-High School.

What is the racial makeup of Northeast Middle-High School?

Students at Northeast Middle-High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Northeast Middle-High School a good school?

Northeast Middle-High School ranks 73^rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Northeast Middle-High School in?

Northeast Community School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

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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