Serving 515 students in grades 7-8, Phillips 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 64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% 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 7-8
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)64%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)51%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Phillips Middle School?
515 students attend Phillips Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Phillips Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips Middle School?
Phillips Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phillips Middle School offer ?
Phillips Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Phillips Middle School part of?
Phillips Middle School is part of Fort Dodge Community School District.
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