Pekin Middle School (Closed 2020)

1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 104 students in grades 7-8, Pekin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(18-19)
80-84%
69%
(18-19)
70-74%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Pekin Middle School?
104 students attend Pekin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pekin Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pekin Middle School?
Pekin Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pekin Middle School offer ?
Pekin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pekin Middle School part of?
Pekin Middle School is part of Pekin Community School District.

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