Armstrong-ringstead Middle School serves 81 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Armstrong-ringstead Middle School?
81 students attend Armstrong-ringstead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Armstrong-ringstead Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong-ringstead Middle School?
Armstrong-ringstead Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong-ringstead Middle School offer ?
Armstrong-ringstead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Armstrong-ringstead Middle School part of?
Armstrong-ringstead Middle School is part of North Union Community School District.
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