Serving 219 students in grades 5-8, Grundy Center Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Grundy Center Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Grundy Center school district, encompassing an area of approximately 113.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grundy Center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grundy Center Middle School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grundy Center Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grundy Center Middle School is 0.13, 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
#26 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grundy Center Middle School's ranking?
Grundy Center Middle School is ranked #26 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grundy Center Middle School?
219 students attend Grundy Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Grundy Center Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grundy Center Middle School?
Grundy Center Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grundy Center Middle School offer ?
Grundy Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grundy Center Middle School part of?
Grundy Center Middle School is part of Grundy Center Comm School District.
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