Serving 258 students in grades 5-8, North Cedar 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 was 67% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)67%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)62%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend North Cedar Middle School?
258 students attend North Cedar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Cedar Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Cedar Middle School?
North Cedar Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Cedar Middle School offer ?
North Cedar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is North Cedar Middle School part of?
North Cedar Middle School is part of North Cedar Community School District.
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