D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2204 Highway G71, Bussey, IA 50044
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 62% · Math 47% proficient · 14th percentile in Iowa
Graduation
C+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
159
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%14/100reading 20th percentile, math 9th percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%53/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (−7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−22 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (−1 pts vs. state avg 91%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading -13 pts, math -20 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income50%50%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2204 Highway G71
City Bussey
ZIP Code 50044
District 1928170
NCES School ID 192817001642
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50044

Understanding the community around Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,094
Per Capita Income $31,209
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,500
Median Rent $620
Owner-Occupied 89.3%
Renter-Occupied 10.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.0%
Female 44.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.4%
Hispanic/Latino 6.9%
Two or More Races 5.0%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 159
Teachers (FTE) 15.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School?
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School?
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School has 159 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School serve?
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School receive per student?
Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School receives $14,827 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Twin Cedars Jr-Sr High School in 50044 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,774
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
10.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026