Serving 462 students in grades 5-8, Charles City MiddleSchool 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 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles City MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles City MiddleSchool's student population of 462 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles City MiddleSchool 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 Charles City MiddleSchool is 0.45, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
73%
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
48%
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 Charles City MiddleSchool's ranking?
Charles City MiddleSchool is ranked #889 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Charles City MiddleSchool often compared to?
Charles City MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles City High School, Central Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Charles City MiddleSchool?
462 students attend Charles City MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Charles City MiddleSchool students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles City MiddleSchool?
Charles City MiddleSchool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles City MiddleSchool offer ?
Charles City MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles City MiddleSchool part of?
Charles City MiddleSchool is part of Charles City Comm School District.
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