Serving 122 students in grades 7-8, North Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 77% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
122 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of North Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of North Fayette Valley Community School District.
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