A
Very Good
86/100

Diagonal Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 403 W 2nd Street, Diagonal, IA 50845
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 90% · Math 70% proficient · 71st percentile in Iowa
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

86
Repit Score
out of 100
58
Students
enrolled
8.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%71/100reading 99th percentile, math 44th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% 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 +18 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 proficiency90% (+21 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+0 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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
White90%70%reading +17 pts, math -7 pts75th 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 403 W 2nd Street
City Diagonal
ZIP Code 50845
District 1909060
NCES School ID 190906000593
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50845

Understanding the community around Diagonal Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,523
Per Capita Income $24,363
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $106,800
Median Rent $839
Owner-Occupied 82.6%
Renter-Occupied 17.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Diagonal Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 62.1%
Female 37.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.3%
Black 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 58
Teachers (FTE) 6.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Diagonal Elementary School?
Diagonal Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 86 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, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Diagonal Elementary School?
Diagonal Elementary School has 58 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1.
What grades does Diagonal Elementary School serve?
Diagonal Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Diagonal Elementary School receive per student?
Diagonal Elementary School receives $19,208 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

Other Schools in 50845

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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