Serving 104 students in grades 6-8, Central City 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
How many students attend Central City Middle School?
104 students attend Central City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Central City Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central City Middle School?
Central City Middle School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central City Middle School offer ?
Central City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central City Middle School part of?
Central City Middle School is part of Central City Community School District.
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