Serving 166 students in grades 4-8, Exira/ehk 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (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 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
65-69% 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 74% IA state average).
How many students attend Exira/ehk Middle School?
166 students attend Exira/ehk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Exira/ehk Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exira/ehk Middle School?
Exira/ehk Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Exira/ehk Middle School offer ?
Exira/ehk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Exira/ehk Middle School part of?
Exira/ehk Middle School is part of Exira-Elk Horn - Kimballton Community School District.
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