Serving 151 students in grades 7-8, Ventura Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ventura Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Ventura Middle School?
151 students attend Ventura Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ventura Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ventura Middle School?
Ventura Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ventura Middle School offer ?
Ventura Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ventura Middle School part of?
Ventura Middle School is part of Ventura Community School District.
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