Brody Middle School vs. Callanan Middle School
Should I attend Brody Middle School or Callanan 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
School
Top Rankings
Brody Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Callanan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Brody 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 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Callanan 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 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
603 students
534 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1087 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
198
171
Grade 7 Students
211
184
Grade 8 Students
194
179
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
18%
% Black
12%
44%
% White
48%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
