Tama Intermediate School serves 333 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
21%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
56%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tama Intermediate School?
333 students attend Tama Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tama Intermediate School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tama Intermediate School?
Tama Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tama Intermediate School offer ?
Tama Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Tama Intermediate School part of?
Tama Intermediate School is part of South Tama County School District.
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