Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, Iowa Connections 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iowa Connections Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Iowa Connections Middle School's student population of 187 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iowa Connections 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 Iowa Connections Middle School is 0.38, 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
#892 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
5%
7%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Connections Middle School's ranking?
Iowa Connections Middle School is ranked #892 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Iowa Connections Middle School?
187 students attend Iowa Connections Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Iowa Connections Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iowa Connections Middle School?
Iowa Connections Middle School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iowa Connections Middle School offer ?
Iowa Connections Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Iowa Connections Middle School part of?
Iowa Connections Middle School is part of CAM Comm School District.
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