Serving 28 students in grades 6-8, Northeast Hamilton 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 was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Northeast Hamilton Community School District
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Northeast Hamilton Middle School?
28 students attend Northeast Hamilton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northeast Hamilton Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Hamilton Middle School?
Northeast Hamilton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northeast Hamilton Middle School offer ?
Northeast Hamilton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northeast Hamilton Middle School part of?
Northeast Hamilton Middle School is part of Northeast Hamilton Community School District.
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