Osage Middle School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(641) 732-3127
Osage Middle School serves 270 students in grades 5-8.
Osage 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Osage Middle School's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
Total Students | 270 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Osage 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 Osage Middle School is 0.13, 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 | #756 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 74% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
Black | 2% | 6% |
White | 93% | 76% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.41 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 33% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Osage Community School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Osage Middle School is Osage High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is St. Ansgar Middle School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Osage Osage High School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 287 students10
0.0 miles
820 Sawyer
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102 0 9-12 287 - Osage Lincoln Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 424 students10
0.6 miles
515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856 0.6 PK-4 424 - Saint Ansgar St Ansgar High School Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 193 students10
8.6 miles
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720 8.6 9-12 193 - Saint Ansgar St. Ansgar Middle School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 131 students10
8.6 miles
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720 8.6 6-8 131 - Saint Ansgar St Ansgar Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 277 students10
8.9 miles
206 E. 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331 8.9 PK-5 277
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