Okoboji Middle School

1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 335 students in grades 5-8, Okoboji Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Okoboji Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Okoboji Middle School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Okoboji Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okoboji Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#245 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
80%
64%
78%
70%
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Okoboji Middle School's ranking?
Okoboji Middle School is ranked #245 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Okoboji Middle School?
335 students attend Okoboji Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Okoboji Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okoboji Middle School?
Okoboji Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Okoboji Middle School offer ?
Okoboji Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Okoboji Middle School part of?
Okoboji Middle School is part of Okoboji Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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