Armstrong-ringsted Middle School serves 80 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Armstrong-ringsted Middle School?
80 students attend Armstrong-ringsted Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Armstrong-ringsted Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong-ringsted Middle School?
Armstrong-ringsted Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong-ringsted Middle School offer ?
Armstrong-ringsted Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Armstrong-ringsted Middle School part of?
Armstrong-ringsted Middle School is part of North Union Community School District.
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