Serving 914 students in grades 6-8, Gerald W Kirn 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 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 23% 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: 914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gerald W Kirn Middle School's student population of 914 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 0.39, 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
#890 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald W Kirn Middle School's ranking?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School is ranked #890 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Gerald W Kirn Middle School often compared to?
Gerald W Kirn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Riverside Middle/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
914 students attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gerald W Kirn Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gerald W Kirn Middle School offer ?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gerald W Kirn Middle School part of?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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