West Middle School vs. North Middle School
Should you attend West Middle School or North 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
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 854 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,168 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
854 students
1,168 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1087 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
291
361
Grade 7 Students
267
420
Grade 8 Students
296
387
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
3%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
43%
41%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
30%
35%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%
