Serving 326 students in grades 4-8, Scc 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 was 85% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
South Central Calhoun 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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Scc Middle School?
326 students attend Scc Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Scc Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scc Middle School?
Scc Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scc Middle School offer ?
Scc Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Scc Middle School part of?
Scc Middle School is part of South Central Calhoun Community School District.
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