Serving 331 students in grades 5-8, Roland-story Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Roland-Story Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Roland school district, encompassing approximately 93.2 square miles around Roland, IA. The typical drive to the school from this zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roland-story Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Roland-story Middle School's student population of 331 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roland-story Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roland-story Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roland-story Middle School's ranking?
Roland-story Middle School is ranked #87 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Roland-story Middle School?
331 students attend Roland-story Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Roland-story Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roland-story Middle School?
Roland-story Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roland-story Middle School offer ?
Roland-story Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roland-story Middle School part of?
Roland-story Middle School is part of Roland-Story Comm School District.
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