Serving 313 students in grades 7-12, Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School's student population of 313 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is ranked #990 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baxter High School, Pcm High School, Newton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
313 students attend Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School offer ?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School part of?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is part of Colfax-Mingo Comm School District.
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