Serving 103 students in grades 7-8, Lisbon Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Lisbon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisbon Middle School's ranking?
Lisbon Middle School is ranked #100 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lisbon Middle School?
103 students attend Lisbon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lisbon Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Lisbon Middle School offer ?
Lisbon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisbon Middle School part of?
Lisbon Middle School is part of Lisbon Comm School District.
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