Algona Middle School vs. Ames Middle School
Should you attend Algona Middle School or Ames Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Algona Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ames Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades 5-8, Algona Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,002 students in grades 6-8, Ames Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
440 students
1,002 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#603 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
100
-
Grade 6 Students
109
333
Grade 7 Students
110
326
Grade 8 Students
121
343
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
88%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
