Serving 843 students in grades 5-8, Storm Lake 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 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Storm Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Storm Lake Middle School's student population of 843 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Storm Lake Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Storm Lake Middle School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1128 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
56%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
13%
71%
Hawaiian
12%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Storm Lake Middle School's ranking?
Storm Lake Middle School is ranked #1128 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Storm Lake Middle School often compared to?
Storm Lake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Storm Lake Elementary School, Storm Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Storm Lake Middle School?
843 students attend Storm Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Storm Lake Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Storm Lake Middle School?
Storm Lake Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Storm Lake Middle School offer ?
Storm Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Storm Lake Middle School part of?
Storm Lake Middle School is part of Storm Lake Comm School District.
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