North Middle School vs. East Middle School
Should you attend North Middle School or East Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, 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 is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,076 students in grades 6-8, East 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 is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,136 students
1,076 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
72 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#653 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
370
391
Grade 7 Students
352
356
Grade 8 Students
414
329
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
40%
32%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
34%
47%
% Hawaiian
2%
4%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%