Grundy Center Middle School

1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 212 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 5% in IA
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Grundy Center Middle School's student population of 212 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Grundy Center Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grundy Center Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#49 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
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85%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grundy Center Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grundy Center Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grundy Center Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
13%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
97%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Grundy Center Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grundy Center Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #49 out of 1,233 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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
212 students attend Grundy Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Grundy Center Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 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 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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