Griswold Middle/High School

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Griswold Middle/High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
20 Madison St,  Griswold, IA
Griswold Community School District
3.5
2.5
193 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Billy Hiatt
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.2%
Science
73.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
239:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
94.2%
Hispanic
3.2%
Two or more races
2.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 21 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 20 Students
Iowa State University 17 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 16 Students
University of Northern Iowa 13 Students
Iowa Western Community College 13 Students
Creighton University 8 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 8 Students
Simpson College 7 Students
Drake University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Elementary Education 8 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Education 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 4 Students
Chemistry 3 Students
Graphic Design 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 23 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/15/2022
What I like most about my school is the willingness of the students and staff to make a difference in our school. The staff take time out of their day just to check in and make sure you are okay. Although my school is great there are some bad things about my school. One of them is not all students follow the willingness of the other students and can be very troublesome.
3.0 Niche User
1/30/2020
Griswold only cared about the sports. You were practically shamed if you weren't involved. I was involved for a time but quit sports cause of depression and the bullying didn't help matters at all. Most teachers and coaches didn't care enough to help in any way in regards to the bullying.
3.0 Niche User
1/4/2016
This school is really athletically based.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 4 Reviews
2.0 other
8/11/2014
This school lacks in morals and manners. It is VERY clicky considering they are a school of 300 or so students. teachers seem to get anoid at students that ask for help or express that they "don't get it". sports teams are not arranged as to ability but rather who your parents are resulting to not v...
3.0 parent
5/13/2014
The Griswold school district focuses on the "easy" students, the ones that get the good grades and do exactly what the teachers ask. When it comes to children with ADHD the teachers have not been taught how to teach them. Those students fall through the cracks if the parents don't speak up, getting...
2.0 parent
5/17/2012
This school has a lot to be desired. the great teachers are being run out and mediocre ones are being retained. if your child has a learning disability you should avoid the programs here It is just as easy to get "lost" in this small town school as it is in a large metropolitan school, but the learn...
3.0 parent
1/16/2011
The shift from elementary to middle school is more than difficult for students in the district. In elementary they get plenty of differentiated instruction and project-based learning, and have high achievement. When in middle school, that all changes. In most classes it is worksheets and more worksh...

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Griswold Middle/High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Griswold, IA and is served by the Griswold Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 193 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Griswold Middle/High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Griswold Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Griswold has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Griswold Middle/High School.

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