Storm Lake Middle School
Storm Lake Middle School serves 672 students in grades 5-8.
Storm Lake Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Storm Lake Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Storm Lake Middle School's student population of 672 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 672 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Storm Lake Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Storm Lake Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1028 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 18% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 11% |
| Black | 6% | 6% |
| White | 18% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Storm Lake Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Storm Lake Middle School is St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Newell-fonda Middle School (11.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Storm Lake Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Storm Lake Storm Lake Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 64%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 896 students10
0.0 miles
1810 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074 0 PK-4 896 - Storm Lake St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
1.6 miles
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065 1.6 9-12 59 - Storm Lake Storm Lake High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 740 students10
1.6 miles
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065 1.6 9-12 740 - Storm Lake East Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 142 students
1.8 miles
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076 1.8 PK-K 142 - Alta Alta Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 303 students10
4.2 miles
1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1400 4.2 PK-4 303
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