North Kossuth Middle School serves 76 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend North Kossuth Middle School?
76 students attend North Kossuth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Kossuth Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Kossuth Middle School?
North Kossuth Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Kossuth Middle School offer ?
North Kossuth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Kossuth Middle School part of?
North Kossuth Middle School is part of North Kossuth Community School District.
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