Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, Newell-fonda Middle Sch. 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newell-fonda Middle Sch. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Newell-fonda Middle Sch.'s student population of 114 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newell-fonda Middle Sch. 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 Newell-fonda Middle Sch. is 0.37, 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
#844 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newell-fonda Middle Sch.'s ranking?
Newell-fonda Middle Sch. is ranked #844 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Newell-fonda Middle Sch.?
114 students attend Newell-fonda Middle Sch..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Newell-fonda Middle Sch. students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newell-fonda Middle Sch.?
Newell-fonda Middle Sch. has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newell-fonda Middle Sch. offer ?
Newell-fonda Middle Sch. offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newell-fonda Middle Sch. part of?
Newell-fonda Middle Sch. is part of Newell-Fonda Comm School District.
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