Serving 371 students in grades 5-8, Davis County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis County Middle School's student population of 371 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Davis County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis County Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis County Middle School's ranking?
Davis County Middle School is ranked #797 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Davis County Middle School?
371 students attend Davis County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Davis County Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis County Middle School?
Davis County Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis County Middle School offer ?
Davis County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Davis County Middle School part of?
Davis County Middle School is part of Davis County Comm School District.
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