Serving 51 students in grades 7-8, Melcher-dallas Junior High 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 50-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Melcher-dallas Junior High School?
51 students attend Melcher-dallas Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Melcher-dallas Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melcher-dallas Junior High School?
Melcher-dallas Junior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Melcher-dallas Junior High School offer ?
Melcher-dallas Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Melcher-dallas Junior High School part of?
Melcher-dallas Junior High School is part of Melcher-Dallas Community School District.
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