Armstrong-ringstead Middle School (Closed 2013)

Serving 81 students in grades 5-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Armstrong-ringstead Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
70-74%
76%
(11-12)
70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Armstrong-ringstead Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IA.
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Armstrong-ringstead Middle School?
81 students attend Armstrong-ringstead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Armstrong-ringstead Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong-ringstead Middle School?
Armstrong-ringstead Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong-ringstead Middle School offer ?
Armstrong-ringstead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Armstrong-ringstead Middle School part of?
Armstrong-ringstead Middle School is part of North Union Community School District.

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