Serving 1,269 students in grades 6-8, Southeast 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 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southeast Junior High School serves the eastern part of Iowa City, IA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 61.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Middle School's student population of 1,269 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southeast Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#905 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Southeast Middle School's ranking?
Southeast Middle School is ranked #905 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Southeast Middle School often compared to?
Southeast Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
1,269 students attend Southeast Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Southeast Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Middle School offer ?
Southeast Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southeast Middle School part of?
Southeast Middle School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Southeast Middle School located?
Southeast Middle School is located in the Lucas neighborhood of Iowa City, IA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lucas.
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