The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students (09-10)
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
8%
Black
(09-10)2%
5%
White
(09-10)98%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
26%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Terril 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 77% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Graettinger-terril Middle School?
130 students attend Graettinger-terril Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Graettinger-terril Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Graettinger-terril Middle School offer ?
Graettinger-terril Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Graettinger-terril Middle School part of?
Graettinger-terril Middle School is part of Terril Community School District.
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