Red Oak Middle School
Red Oak Middle School serves 245 students in grades 6-8.
Red Oak Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Red Oak Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Red Oak Middle School's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Red Oak Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Red Oak Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #900 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 89% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Red Oak Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Red Oak Middle School is Red Oak High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stanton High School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington Intermediate School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Red Oak Washington Intermediate School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 171 students10
0.3 miles
400 W. 2nd Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630 0.3 4-5 171 - Red Oak Inman Primary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 360 students10
0.7 miles
900 Inman Drive
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635 0.7 PK-3 360 - Red Oak Red Oak High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 319 students10
0.8 miles
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610 0.8 9-12 319 - Stanton Stanton Elementary School Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 117 students10
7.0 miles
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2171 7 K-5 117 - Stanton Stanton High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-12 | 117 students10
7.0 miles
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162 7 6-12 117
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