Serving 790 students in grades 6-8, Fort Dodge 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 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Dodge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fort Dodge Middle School's student population of 790 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge Middle School is 0.49, which is more 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
#1040 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
6%
7%
White
69%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Dodge Middle School's ranking?
Fort Dodge Middle School is ranked #1040 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Fort Dodge Middle School?
790 students attend Fort Dodge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Fort Dodge Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Dodge Middle School?
Fort Dodge Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Dodge Middle School offer ?
Fort Dodge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Dodge Middle School part of?
Fort Dodge Middle School is part of Fort Dodge Comm School District.
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