Weeks Middle School vs. Howe Elementary School
Should I attend Weeks Middle School or Howe Elementary 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
Weeks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Howe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 685 students in grades 6-8, Weeks 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 39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Howe Elementary 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
685 students
306 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1126 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
65
Grade 1 Students
-
49
Grade 2 Students
-
41
Grade 3 Students
-
47
Grade 4 Students
-
48
Grade 5 Students
-
56
Grade 6 Students
226
-
Grade 7 Students
224
-
Grade 8 Students
235
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
42%
39%
% Black
18%
20%
% White
20%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
15%