Serving 178 students in grades 5-8, North Butler Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend North Butler Middle School?
178 students attend North Butler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of North Butler Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Butler Middle School?
North Butler Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Butler Middle School offer ?
North Butler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is North Butler Middle School part of?
North Butler Middle School is part of North Butler Community School District.
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