Serving 74 students in grades 5-8, Lansing Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lansing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lansing Middle School's student population of 74 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lansing 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 Lansing Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansing Middle School's ranking?
Lansing Middle School is ranked #650 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lansing Middle School?
74 students attend Lansing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lansing Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansing Middle School?
Lansing Middle School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lansing Middle School offer ?
Lansing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Lansing Middle School part of?
Lansing Middle School is part of Eastern Allamakee Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 03, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 04, 2025 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 05, 2025 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 06, 2025 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 07, 2025 (Friday)
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