Serving 247 students in grades 5-8, East Sac County 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 was 58% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Sac County Middle School's ranking?
East Sac County Middle School is ranked #827 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend East Sac County Middle School?
247 students attend East Sac County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Sac County Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does East Sac County Middle School offer ?
East Sac County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Sac County Middle School part of?
East Sac County Middle School is part of East Sac County Comm School District.
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