Humboldt Middle School

1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Humboldt Middle School serves 451 students in grades 5-8.
Humboldt Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Humboldt Middle School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Humboldt Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Humboldt Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
85%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humboldt Middle School's ranking?
Humboldt Middle School is ranked #444 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Humboldt Middle School?
451 students attend Humboldt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Humboldt Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humboldt Middle School?
Humboldt Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Humboldt Middle School offer ?
Humboldt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Humboldt Middle School part of?
Humboldt Middle School is part of Humboldt Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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