Ballard Middle School

509 N Main Ave
Huxley, IA 50124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 427 students in grades 6-8, Ballard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ballard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Ballard Middle School's student population of 427 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Ballard Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
#66 out of 1221 schools
(Top 10%)
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84%
64%
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82%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
93%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballard Middle School's ranking?
Ballard Middle School is ranked #66 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Ballard Middle School?
427 students attend Ballard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ballard Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard Middle School?
Ballard Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballard Middle School offer ?
Ballard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard Middle School part of?
Ballard Middle School is part of Ballard Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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