Ballard Middle School

509 N Main Ave
Huxley, IA 50124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, Ballard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ballard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Ballard Middle School's student population of 409 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Ballard Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#108 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
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83%
64%
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83%
70%
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75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ballard Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
90%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ballard Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballard Middle School's ranking?
Ballard Middle School is ranked #108 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ballard Middle School?
409 students attend Ballard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ballard Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard Middle School?
Ballard Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballard Middle School offer ?
Ballard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard Middle School part of?
Ballard Middle School is part of Ballard Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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