Serving 111 students in grades 4-5, Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School?
111 students attend Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School?
Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School offer ?
Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School part of?
Battle Creek-ida Grove Intermediate School is part of Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District.
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