Serving 37 students in grades 6-8, North Winneshiek Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥90%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-89%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Winneshiek Community School District
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend North Winneshiek Middle School?
37 students attend North Winneshiek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Winneshiek Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Winneshiek Middle School?
North Winneshiek Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Winneshiek Middle School offer ?
North Winneshiek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Winneshiek Middle School part of?
North Winneshiek Middle School is part of North Winneshiek Community School District.
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