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Okoboji Middle School

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Okoboji Middle School ranks 154 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

154^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 55% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Okoboji Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Milford, Iowa, with 335 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 12:1. As part of the Okoboji Community School District, which is ranked 115 out of 313 school districts in Iowa, Okoboji Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 80.5% of its 7th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and 87% proficient in math, compared to the state averages of 74.9% and 71.9%, respectively.

However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.8% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern. Additionally, Okoboji Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.25% to 36.42% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School and Spencer Middle School, Okoboji Middle School stands out with significantly higher test scores across all subject areas and grade levels. However, the school's performance on the statewide school ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 26th out of 324 Iowa middle schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 154th out of 344 in 2024-2025, suggesting that factors beyond just academic achievement may be influencing the school's performance.

339

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,326

Per pupil spending ?

31.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351

(712) 338-4757

District: Okoboji Community School District

Students who attend Okoboji Middle School usually attend:

High:

Okoboji High School

Feeder schools for Okoboji Middle School:

Elementary:

Okoboji Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (77% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Above the Iowa median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg72%

154^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

115^th of 313Okoboji Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	57.7	154 of 344	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.7	131 of 337	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.4	71 of 334	78.7%	★★★★☆
2022	75.2	63 of 337	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	83.5	26 of 324	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	55.8	156 of 342	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.2	70 of 318	78.0%	★★★★☆
2017	66.3	100 of 327	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	81.7	34 of 343	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	73.5	63 of 349	81.9%	★★★★☆
2014	75.7	52 of 337	84.6%	★★★★☆
2013	71.0	67 of 350	80.9%	★★★★☆
2012	69.4	86 of 349	75.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics81%+9 vs state

Science78%+11 vs state

English Language Arts73%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Okoboji Middle School	Public	5-8	1800 6th Street	Milford	51351	Dickinson County	Okoboji Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 338-4757	339	27	12.3	31.6%	298 (87.9%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	57.7	154^th of 344 public middle schools	55.2%		62.7	131^st of 337 public middle schools	61.1%	23	70.5	65.9	80.5	75.9	78.4	83.0	87.0	75.9	77.3	79.7	$13,326	$189	$13,137
Spirit Lake Middle School	Public	5-8	609 28th St	Spirit Lake	51360	Dickinson County	Spirit Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 336-1370	379	24	15.9	28.5%	338 (89.2%)	5 (1.3%)	15 (4.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	62.5	124^th of 344 public middle schools	64.0%		72.3	73^rd of 337 public middle schools	78.3%	51	72.4	79.8	80.4	81.4	77.6	83.3	75.3	80.2	61.2	75.6	$12,257	$62	$12,195
Spencer Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 10th Avenue East	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 262-3345	514	30	17.2	48.4%	448 (87.2%)	5 (1.0%)	41 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	66.7	106^th of 344 public middle schools	69.2%		63.6	126^th of 337 public middle schools	62.6%	20		73.7	79.3	89.2		83.3	80.4	89.2		72.6	$11,941	$315	$11,626
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School	Public	5-8	1430 1st Ave. S.	Estherville	51334	Emmet County	Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 362-2335	308	29	10.6	55.8%	196 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (33.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	46.4	218^th of 344 public middle schools	36.6%		47.3	207^th of 337 public middle schools	38.6%	11	60.0	64.9	75.0	85.5	72.2	67.5	62.5	85.2	54.4	80.3	$14,122	$205	$13,917

Frequently Asked Questions about Okoboji Middle School

Is Okoboji Middle School a good school?

Okoboji Middle School ranks 154^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Okoboji Middle School?

Students at Okoboji Middle School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Okoboji Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 339 students attended Okoboji Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Okoboji Middle School attend?

Students who attend Okoboji Middle School usually go on to attend Okoboji High School

What district is Okoboji Middle School in?

Okoboji Community School District

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