Serving 424 students in grades 5-6, Aldo Leopold Intermediate 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 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School's student population of 424 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1143 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
17%
7%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aldo Leopold Intermediate School's ranking?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is ranked #1143 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Aldo Leopold Intermediate School often compared to?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward Stone Middle School, Mediapolis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
424 students attend Aldo Leopold Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Aldo Leopold Intermediate School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aldo Leopold Intermediate School offer ?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Aldo Leopold Intermediate School part of?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is part of Burlington Comm School District.
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