Serving 282 students in grades 6-8, Chariton 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 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chariton Middle School's student population of 282 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 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Chariton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chariton Middle School is 0.15, which is less 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
#729 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
92%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chariton Middle School's ranking?
Chariton Middle School is ranked #729 out of 1,233 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Chariton Middle School?
282 students attend Chariton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Chariton Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chariton Middle School?
Chariton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chariton Middle School offer ?
Chariton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chariton Middle School part of?
Chariton Middle School is part of Chariton Comm School District.
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