Keokuk Middle School

2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, IA 52632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 377 students in grades 6-8, Keokuk 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 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Keokuk Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Keokuk Middle School's student population of 377 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Keokuk 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 Keokuk Middle School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1036 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Keokuk Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Keokuk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Keokuk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Keokuk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
4%
7%
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White
84%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Keokuk Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Keokuk Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keokuk Middle School's ranking?
Keokuk Middle School is ranked #1036 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Keokuk Middle School?
377 students attend Keokuk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Keokuk Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keokuk Middle School?
Keokuk Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keokuk Middle School offer ?
Keokuk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Keokuk Middle School part of?
Keokuk Middle School is part of Keokuk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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