Colfax-mingo Middle School serves 88 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
2%
14%
White
98%
70%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Colfax-mingo Middle School?
88 students attend Colfax-mingo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Colfax-mingo Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colfax-mingo Middle School?
Colfax-mingo Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colfax-mingo Middle School offer ?
Colfax-mingo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Colfax-mingo Middle School part of?
Colfax-mingo Middle School is part of Colfax-Mingo Community School District.
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