Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, North Iowa 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Iowa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Iowa Middle School's student population of 100 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Iowa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Iowa Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Iowa Middle School's ranking?
North Iowa Middle School is ranked #862 out of 1,221 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend North Iowa Middle School?
100 students attend North Iowa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Iowa Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Iowa Middle School?
North Iowa Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Iowa Middle School offer ?
North Iowa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Iowa Middle School part of?
North Iowa Middle School is part of North Iowa Comm School District.
School Reviews
1 3/31/2021
Terrible school. Cesspool of fascist. Not safe for people of color or lgbtq+.
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