Serving 400 students in grades 6-8, Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School's ranking?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School is ranked #191 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School?
400 students attend Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School offer ?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School part of?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School is part of Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District.
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