Dowscal Middle School serves 95 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dows Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dowscal Middle School?
95 students attend Dowscal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dowscal Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Dowscal Middle School offer ?
Dowscal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dowscal Middle School part of?
Dowscal Middle School is part of Dows Community School District.
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