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 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hampton-dumont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hampton-dumont Middle School's student population of 363 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hampton-dumont Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampton-dumont Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
41%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
56%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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 #827 out of 1,233 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
56% of Hampton-dumont Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampton-dumont Middle School?
Hampton-dumont Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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
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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