Serving 404 students in grades 6-8, Oskaloosa 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 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oskaloosa Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Oskaloosa school district, covering approximately 183.1 square miles around the city of Oskaloosa, IA. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oskaloosa Middle School's student population of 404 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oskaloosa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oskaloosa Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
85%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oskaloosa Middle School's ranking?
Oskaloosa Middle School is ranked #745 out of 1,223 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Oskaloosa Middle School?
404 students attend Oskaloosa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Oskaloosa Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oskaloosa Middle School?
Oskaloosa Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oskaloosa Middle School offer ?
Oskaloosa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oskaloosa Middle School part of?
Oskaloosa Middle School is part of Oskaloosa Comm School District.
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