Serving 141 students in grades 6-8, Schaller-crestland Ridge View 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School's student population of 141 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#486 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School's ranking?
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School is ranked #486 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School?
141 students attend Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School?
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School offer ?
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School part of?
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School is part of Schaller-Crestland Comm School District.
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