Center Point-urbana Middle School serves 347 students in grades 6-8.
Center Point-urbana Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Point-urbana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Center Point-urbana Middle School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center Point-urbana Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Center Point-urbana Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Point-urbana Middle School's ranking?
Center Point-urbana Middle School is ranked #137 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Center Point-urbana Middle School?
347 students attend Center Point-urbana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Center Point-urbana Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Point-urbana Middle School?
Center Point-urbana Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center Point-urbana Middle School offer ?
Center Point-urbana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Center Point-urbana Middle School part of?
Center Point-urbana Middle School is part of Center Point-Urbana Community School District.
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