Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
Tel:
(319)436-4728
- Vinton-shellsburg Middle School serves 356 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Vinton-shellsburg Middle School's student population of 356 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vinton-shellsburg Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #254 out of 1,252 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is Vinton-shellsburg High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Center Point-urbana Middle School (9.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tilford Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vinton Tilford Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 464 students
0.3 miles
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319)436-4728 0.3 PK-4 464 - Vinton Vinton-shellsburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 443 students
0.4 miles
210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319)436-4728 0.4 9-12 443 - Vinton West Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-2 | 321 students
0.4 miles
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319)436-4728 0.4 PK-2 321 - Center Point Center Point-urbana Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 347 students
9.0 miles
202 W Main Street
Center Point, IA 52213
(319)849-1102 9.0 3-5 347 - Shellsburg Shellsburg Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
9.0 miles
203 Cottage St
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319)436-4728 9.0 PK-5 250
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