Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(319) 436-4728
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School serves 358 students in grades 6-8.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is 0.13, which is less 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 | #426 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 93% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vinton Tilford Elementary School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-4 | 448 students10
0.3 miles
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728 0.3 PK-4 448 - Vinton Vinton-shellsburg High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 448 students10
0.4 miles
210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728 0.4 9-12 448 - Center Point Center Point-urbana Intermediate School Math: 76% | Reading: 82%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 342 students10
9.0 miles
202 W Main Street
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102 9 3-5 342 - Shellsburg Shellsburg Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 251 students10
9.0 miles
203 Cottage St
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728 9 PK-5 251 - Center Point Center Point-urbana Middle School Math: 90% | Reading: 80%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 360 students10
9.2 miles
613 Summit Street
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102 9.2 6-8 360
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