Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Bunger Middle 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 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bunger Middle School's student population of 431 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bunger Middle 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 Bunger Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1035 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
18%
7%
White
52%
72%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunger Middle School's ranking?
Bunger Middle School is ranked #1035 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bunger Middle School often compared to?
Bunger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School, Hoover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bunger Middle School?
431 students attend Bunger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bunger Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunger Middle School?
Bunger Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bunger Middle School offer ?
Bunger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunger Middle School part of?
Bunger Middle School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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