Serving 291 students in grades 5-8, Robert Blue 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 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Blue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert Blue School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Blue 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 Robert Blue School is 0.54, 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
#991 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Blue School's ranking?
Robert Blue School is ranked #991 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Robert Blue School often compared to?
Robert Blue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Robert Blue School?
291 students attend Robert Blue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Robert Blue School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Blue School?
Robert Blue School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert Blue School offer ?
Robert Blue School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Blue School part of?
Robert Blue School is part of Eagle Grove Comm School District.
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