A
Very Good
91/100

Colo-NESCO Middle/High School

📚 05 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 919 West St, Colo, IA 50056
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 77% · Math 82% proficient · 75th percentile in Iowa
Graduation
B+
95% 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

91
Repit Score
out of 100
219
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%75/100reading 65th percentile, math 86th percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%75/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% 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 +32 points better 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 proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+4 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
White77%82%reading +2 pts, math +10 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income75%75%reading +21 pts, math +25 pts93rd 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 919 West St
City Colo
ZIP Code 50056
District 1907920
NCES School ID 190792000395
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50056

Understanding the community around Colo-NESCO Middle/High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,875
Per Capita Income $36,958
Poverty Rate 2.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 97.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,600
Median Rent $1,015
Owner-Occupied 85.0%
Renter-Occupied 15.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Colo-NESCO Middle/High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.9%
Hispanic/Latino 5.9%
Two or More Races 2.7%
Black 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 219
Teachers (FTE) 21.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Colo-NESCO Middle/High School?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Colo-NESCO Middle/High School?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School has 219 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Colo-NESCO Middle/High School serve?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School serves grades 05 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Colo-NESCO Middle/High School receive per student?
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School receives $32,980 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Colo-NESCO Middle/High School in 50056 ▼
Avg Home Value
$263,159
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+9.9%
% Renters
15.0%

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