Alta 5-8 Middle School serves 136 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
73%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Alta 5-8 Middle School?
136 students attend Alta 5-8 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Alta 5-8 Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alta 5-8 Middle School?
Alta 5-8 Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alta 5-8 Middle School offer ?
Alta 5-8 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Alta 5-8 Middle School part of?
Alta 5-8 Middle School is part of Alta-Aurelia Community School District.
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