Serving 304 students in grades 3-5, Center Point-urbana Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Point-urbana Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Center Point-urbana Intermediate School's student population of 304 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center Point-urbana Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Point-urbana Intermediate School is 0.13, which is less 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
#177 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Point-urbana Intermediate School's ranking?
Center Point-urbana Intermediate School is ranked #177 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Center Point-urbana Intermediate School often compared to?
Center Point-urbana Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Point-urbana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Center Point-urbana Intermediate School?
304 students attend Center Point-urbana Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Center Point-urbana Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Point-urbana Intermediate School?
Center Point-urbana Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center Point-urbana Intermediate School offer ?
Center Point-urbana Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Center Point-urbana Intermediate School part of?
Center Point-urbana Intermediate School is part of Center Point-Urbana Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Center Point-urbana Intermediate School located?
Center Point-urbana Intermediate School is located in the Moorestown Lenola neighborhood of Center Point, IA.
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