Nashua-plainfield Middle School (Closed 2014)

417 Main St
Plainfield, IA 50666
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nashua-plainfield Middle School serves 171 students in grades 5-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(12-13)
80-84%
77%
(12-13)
70-74%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Nashua-plainfield Middle School?
171 students attend Nashua-plainfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nashua-plainfield Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nashua-plainfield Middle School?
Nashua-plainfield Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nashua-plainfield Middle School offer ?
Nashua-plainfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Nashua-plainfield Middle School part of?
Nashua-plainfield Middle School is part of Nashua-Plainfield Community School District.

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