Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, 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 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Storm Lake Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Storm Lake school district, covering approximately 87.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Storm Lake Middle School's student population of 651 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
651 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1134 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
13%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
57%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
12%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
12%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Storm Lake Middle School's ranking?
Storm Lake Middle School is ranked #1134 out of 1,223 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 68% 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?
651 students attend Storm Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Storm Lake Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Storm Lake Middle School offer ?
Storm Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (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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