B+
Above Average
81/100

South O'Brien Secondary School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 307 W Groesbeck, Paullina, IA 51046
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 72% · Math 77% proficient · 61st 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

81
Repit Score
out of 100
242
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%61/100reading 46th 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%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% 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 +0 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 proficiency72% (+3 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
White77%77%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income55%65%reading +1 pts, math +15 pts51st 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 307 W Groesbeck
City Paullina
ZIP Code 51046
District 1900026
NCES School ID 190002601341
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 51046

Understanding the community around South O'Brien Secondary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,327
Per Capita Income $42,360
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $149,700
Median Rent $801
Owner-Occupied 74.8%
Renter-Occupied 25.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South O'Brien Secondary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.5%
Hispanic/Latino 6.2%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 242
Teachers (FTE) 21.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South O'Brien Secondary School?
South O'Brien Secondary School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 O'Brien Secondary School?
South O'Brien Secondary School has 242 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does South O'Brien Secondary School serve?
South O'Brien Secondary School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South O'Brien Secondary School receive per student?
South O'Brien Secondary School receives $16,955 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South O'Brien Secondary School in 51046 ▼
Avg Home Value
$181,403
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+13.8%
% Renters
25.2%

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