Serving 116 students in grades 6-8, St Ansgar Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St Ansgar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
St Ansgar Middle School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
St Ansgar Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St Ansgar Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St Ansgar Middle School's ranking?
St Ansgar Middle School is ranked #48 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend St Ansgar Middle School?
116 students attend St Ansgar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of St Ansgar Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St Ansgar Middle School?
St Ansgar Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does St Ansgar Middle School offer ?
St Ansgar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St Ansgar Middle School part of?
St Ansgar Middle School is part of St Ansgar Comm School District.
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