East Mills Middle School serves 141 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
99%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nishna Valley Community School District
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend East Mills Middle School?
141 students attend East Mills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of East Mills Middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Mills Middle School?
East Mills Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Mills Middle School offer ?
East Mills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is East Mills Middle School part of?
East Mills Middle School is part of Nishna Valley Community School District.
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