Serving 617 students in grades 7-8, Excelsior Middle 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excelsior Middle School's student population of 617 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Excelsior Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Middle School is 0.32, 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
#349 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Middle School's ranking?
Excelsior Middle School is ranked #349 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Excelsior Middle School often compared to?
Excelsior Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Ridge School, Springville Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Middle School?
617 students attend Excelsior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Excelsior Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Middle School?
Excelsior Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Excelsior Middle School offer ?
Excelsior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Excelsior Middle School part of?
Excelsior Middle School is part of Linn-Mar Comm School District.
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