North Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend North Middle School or West 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
North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,224 students in grades 6-8, North 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 is 48% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 864 students in grades 6-8, West 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 is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,224 students
864 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1036 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
418
275
Grade 7 Students
393
300
Grade 8 Students
413
289
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
4%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
43%
41%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
34%
34%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
