Meredith Middle School vs. Brody Middle School
Should I attend Meredith Middle School or Brody 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
Meredith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Brody Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 675 students in grades 6-8, Meredith 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 40% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
675 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1077 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
223
198
Grade 7 Students
226
211
Grade 8 Students
226
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
16%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
28%
% Black
33%
12%
% White
20%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%