Newell-fonda Middle School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(712) 272-3324
Newell-fonda Middle School serves 117 students in grades 6-8.
Newell-fonda Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Newell-fonda Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Newell-fonda Middle School's student population of 117 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 117 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newell-fonda Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Newell-fonda Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #719 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 74% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 18% | 11% |
Black | n/a | 6% |
White | 77% | 76% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.41 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 33% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Newell-Fonda Community School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newell-fonda Middle School is Newell-fonda High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Storm Lake Middle School (11.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Newell-fonda Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newell Newell-fonda Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 243 students10
0.0 miles
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324 0 PK-5 243 - Newell Newell-fonda High School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 142 students10
0.0 miles
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3325 0 9-12 142 - Storm Lake East Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 142 students
10.1 miles
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076 10.1 PK-K 142 - Storm Lake St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
10.4 miles
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065 10.4 9-12 59 - Storm Lake Storm Lake High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 740 students10
10.4 miles
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065 10.4 9-12 740
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