Serving 144 students in grades 4-6, Nashua-plainfield Intermediate 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 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 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
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 74% IA state average).
How many students attend Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School?
144 students attend Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School?
Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School offer ?
Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School part of?
Nashua-plainfield Intermediate School is part of Nashua-Plainfield Community School District.
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