Serving 913 students in grades 6-8, Gerald W Kirn Middle School 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 66% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gerald W Kirn Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Council Bluffs school district, covering approximately 63.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest edge located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gerald W Kirn Middle School's student population of 913 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
913 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2006–2019. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald W Kirn Middle School's ranking?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School is ranked #902 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Gerald W Kirn Middle School often compared to?
Gerald W Kirn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Riverside Middle/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
913 students attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gerald W Kirn Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gerald W Kirn Middle School offer ?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gerald W Kirn Middle School part of?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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