Bunger Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Bunger Middle School or Central 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
Bunger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Bunger 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 48% (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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Central 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 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
468 students
479 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1095 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1117 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
149
155
Grade 7 Students
157
159
Grade 8 Students
162
165
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
19%
35%
% White
55%
29%
% Hawaiian
3%
7%
% Two or more races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%