Algona Middle School vs. North Union Middle School
Should I attend Algona Middle School or North Union Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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North Union Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 430 students in grades 5-8, Algona 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 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 134 students in grades 6-8, North Union Middle School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
430 students
134 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#409 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
98
-
Grade 6 Students
106
45
Grade 7 Students
115
49
Grade 8 Students
111
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
1%
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% White
89%
90%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%
