Serving 363 students in grades 5-8, Hampton-dumont 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 69% (which is higher 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 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hampton-Dumont Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Hampton, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 237.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hampton-dumont Middle School's student population of 363 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hampton-dumont 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 Hampton-dumont Middle School is 0.54, which is more 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
#830 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
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)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
43%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Hampton-dumont Middle School's ranking?
Hampton-dumont Middle School is ranked #830 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% 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 Hampton-dumont Middle School?
363 students attend Hampton-dumont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hampton-dumont Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hampton-dumont Middle School?
Hampton-dumont Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hampton-dumont Middle School offer ?
Hampton-dumont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hampton-dumont Middle School part of?
Hampton-dumont Middle School is part of Hampton-Dumont Comm School District.
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