A
Very Good
90/100

South Hamilton Middle And High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 315 Division St, Jewell, IA 50130
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 82% · Math 77% proficient · 77th 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

90
Repit Score
out of 100
315
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%77/100reading 77th percentile, math 76th 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%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% 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 +14 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 proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+8 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
White82%82%reading +7 pts, math +10 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income65%65%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts77th 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 315 Division St
City Jewell
ZIP Code 50130
District 1926640
NCES School ID 192664001549
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50130

Understanding the community around South Hamilton Middle And High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,816
Per Capita Income $42,767
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%
High School or Higher 96.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $128,600
Median Rent $855
Owner-Occupied 83.1%
Renter-Occupied 16.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Hamilton Middle And High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.4%
Hispanic/Latino 10.5%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Black 0.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 315
Teachers (FTE) 23.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Hamilton Middle And High School?
South Hamilton Middle And High School has a Repit School Score of 90 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 South Hamilton Middle And High School?
South Hamilton Middle And High School has 315 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does South Hamilton Middle And High School serve?
South Hamilton Middle And High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Hamilton Middle And High School receive per student?
South Hamilton Middle And High School receives $14,024 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Hamilton Middle And High School in 50130 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,183
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+10.4%
% Renters
16.9%

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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