Serving 179 students in grades 6-8, Alburnett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alburnett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Alburnett Middle School's student population of 179 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Alburnett 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 Alburnett Middle School is 0.13, 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
#710 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alburnett Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alburnett Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/146000/146260/alburnett-middle-school-chart-b5MBzyj.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alburnett Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alburnett Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/146000/146260/alburnett-middle-school-chart-POkcYl.png)
Black
2%
7%
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White
93%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/146000/146260/alburnett-middle-school-chart-EHQlmO.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Alburnett Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Alburnett Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/146000/146260/alburnett-middle-school-chart-mXc5JP.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Alburnett Middle School's ranking?
Alburnett Middle School is ranked #710 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?
65-69% 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 Alburnett Middle School?
179 students attend Alburnett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alburnett Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alburnett Middle School?
Alburnett Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alburnett Middle School offer ?
Alburnett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alburnett Middle School part of?
Alburnett Middle School is part of Alburnett Comm School District.
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