Serving 18 students in grades 6-8, Walnut 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 ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Walnut Community School District
Source: 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Walnut Middle School?
18 students attend Walnut Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Walnut Middle School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Middle School?
Walnut Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Middle School offer ?
Walnut Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walnut Middle School part of?
Walnut Middle School is part of Walnut Community School District.
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