Serving 312 students in grades 5-8, Sheldon Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sheldon Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 189 square miles in Sheldon, IA. Families within this area typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheldon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sheldon Middle School's student population of 312 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sheldon 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 Sheldon Middle School is 0.47, 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
#80 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
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)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Sheldon Middle School's ranking?
Sheldon Middle School is ranked #80 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?
86% 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 Sheldon Middle School?
312 students attend Sheldon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sheldon Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheldon Middle School?
Sheldon Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheldon Middle School offer ?
Sheldon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sheldon Middle School part of?
Sheldon Middle School is part of Sheldon Comm School District.
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