Serving 49 students in grades 6-8, Charter Oak-ute Junior 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School's student population of 49 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charter Oak-ute Junior 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 Charter Oak-ute Junior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
88%
70%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charter Oak-ute Junior High School's ranking?
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School is ranked #864 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Charter Oak-ute Junior High School?
49 students attend Charter Oak-ute Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Charter Oak-ute Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charter Oak-ute Junior High School?
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charter Oak-ute Junior High School offer ?
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charter Oak-ute Junior High School part of?
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School is part of Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District.
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