Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

Public 7-12

 205 2nd Ave NW
       Pocahontas, IA  50574


(712) 335-4848

District: Pocahontas Area Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 336 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,785 Help


Feeder schools for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School:

Elementary:    Pocahontas Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Compare Details Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks worse than 51.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks worse than 52.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is $15,785.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School 174th of 336 Iowa public middle schools. (See Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School 177th of 336 Iowa public high schools. (See Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School in the ranking list.)

Pocahontas Area Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas Area Community School District 163rd of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 58.92 149th 350 57.4%
2014 32.44 266th 337 21.1%
2015 32.37 275th 349 21.2%
2016 71.64 77th 343 77.6%
2017 70.62 76th 327 76.8%
2018 62.10 122nd 318 61.6%
2019 40.77 222nd 342 35.1%
2021 49.51 181st 324 44.1%
2022 39.36 230th 337 31.8%
2023 55.34 173rd 334 48.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 59.48 170th 351 51.6%
2013 65.94 120th 351 65.8%
2014 56.79 157th 322 51.2%
2015 66.94 118th 324 63.6%
2016 83.31 36th 320 88.8%
2017 42.13 227th 325 30.2%
2018 62.98 129th 320 59.7%
2019 62.68 126th 327 61.5%
2021 56.53 150th 327 54.1%
2022 39.74 224th 332 32.5%
2023 52.45 177th 336 47.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1989 184 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1990 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1991 221 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1992 221 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1993 230 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1994 263 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 243 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1996 243 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1997 263 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1998 260 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 272 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 274 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 294 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2002 294 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2003 294 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2004 285 4 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 281 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 421 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 252 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2008 227 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2009 208 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2010 215 3 1 3 0 1 0 0 223
2011 190 4 1 5 1 0 0 0 201
2012 190 3 1 10 2 0 0 0 206
2013 303 2 0 20 2 0 2 0 329
2014 311 3 0 15 0 0 2 0 331
2015 316 1 1 12 0 0 7 0 337
2016 315 2 0 13 1 0 9 0 340
2017 315 3 0 10 1 0 9 0 338
2018 347 4 1 12 0 0 12 0 376
2019 347 6 1 14 0 0 17 0 385
2020 338 4 0 19 0 0 19 0 380
2021 353 4 1 28 0 0 18 0 404
2022 339 4 1 29 0 0 13 0 386
2023 330 2 1 40 0 0 19 0 392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 206 18.8 10.9 25.7
1989 185 22.8 8.1 8.6
1990 183 21.5 8.5 0
1991 223 22.0 10.1 9
1992 223 18.0 12.3 22
1993 232 19.0 12.2 19.8
1994 263 22.9 11.5 16
1995 244 21.5 11.3 26.2
1996 244 21.5 11.3 26.2
1997 266 19.9 13.4 13.9
1998 267 20.7 12.9 30.3
1999 277 20.7 13.4 23.8
2000 285 24.7 11.5 21.1
2001 301 26.6 11.3 21.9
2002 302 24.2 12.5 22.8
2003 302 24.2 12.5 22.8
2004 295 24.1 12.2 24.4
2005 291 23.0 12.7 23.7
2006 433 40.8 10.6 29.6
2007 262 23.3 11.2 20.6
2008 232 24.3 9.5 24.6
2009 212 23.3 9.1 25.9
2010 223 26.5 8.4 31.4
2011 201 19.7 10.2 33.3
2012 206 20.0 10.2 33
2013 329 25.5 12.8 36.5
2014 331 22.6 14.6 36.6
2015 337 27.0 12.4 39.5
2016 340 26.0 13.0 38.2
2017 338 25.8 13.0 36.4
2018 376 27.8 13.5 43.4
2019 385 28.0 13.7 50.1
2020 380 28.8 13.1 50.3
2021 404 29.1 13.8 54.2
2022 386 29.3 13.1 49
2023 392 28.6 13.6 56.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 206 18.8 10.9 25.7
1989 185 22.8 8.1 8.6
1990 183 21.5 8.5 0
1991 223 22.0 10.1 9
1992 223 18.0 12.3 22
1993 232 19.0 12.2 19.8
1994 263 22.9 11.5 16
1995 244 21.5 11.3 26.2
1996 244 21.5 11.3 26.2
1997 266 19.9 13.4 13.9
1998 267 20.7 12.9 30.3
1999 277 20.7 13.4 23.8
2000 285 24.7 11.5 21.1
2001 301 26.6 11.3 21.9
2002 302 24.2 12.5 22.8
2003 302 24.2 12.5 22.8
2004 295 24.1 12.2 24.4
2005 291 23.0 12.7 23.7
2006 433 40.8 10.6 29.6
2007 262 23.3 11.2 20.6
2008 232 24.3 9.5 24.6
2009 212 23.3 9.1 25.9
2010 223 26.5 8.4 31.4
2011 201 19.7 10.2 33.3
2012 206 20.0 10.2 33
2013 329 25.5 12.8 36.5
2014 331 22.6 14.6 36.6
2015 337 27.0 12.4 39.5
2016 340 26.0 13.0 38.2
2017 338 25.8 13.0 36.4
2018 376 27.8 13.5 43.4
2019 385 28.0 13.7 50.1
2020 380 28.8 13.1 50.3
2021 404 29.1 13.8 54.2
2022 386 29.3 13.1 49
2023 392 28.6 13.6 56.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $176 (1.1%) $15,609 (98.9%) $15,785

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 173rd of 334 Middle schools
 13.1%
Ranks 126th of 327 High schoolsRanks 177th of 336 High schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)62.172.5
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)62.172.5
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)65.571.4
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)65.571.4
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)67.377.8
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)67.377.8
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)73.279.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)73.279.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)80.675.4
 5.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)80.674.1
 6.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)72.678.9
 6.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)72.677.6
 5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)76.263.5
 12.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)76.264.1
 12.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School)68.376.2
 7.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)68.376.6
 8.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students385392
 1.8%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1440
 185.7%
Pacific Islander00
White347330
 4.9%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%56.1%
 6%


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Students at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks 177th of 336 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pocahontas Area Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School.


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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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