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Center Point-Urbana Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Center Point-Urbana Middle School is a public middle school serving 317 students in grades 6-8 in the Center Point-Urbana Community School District, which is ranked 30 out of 313 districts in Iowa and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Academically, Center Point-Urbana Middle School consistently performs very well, with 86.2% of 6th graders, 87.5% of 7th graders, and 91.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year. In mathematics, the school had 86.2% of 6th graders, 81.7% of 7th graders, and 88.1% of 8th graders proficient or better, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% in 2023-2024 is lower than many nearby schools, and its relatively low free and reduced lunch rates of 15.58% to 18.3% suggest a more affluent student population compared to some neighboring schools.

With a higher per-student spending of $12,542 in 2018-2019 and a favorable student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.1 to 14.4 in recent years, Center Point-Urbana Middle School appears to be well-resourced, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, the school stands out as a high-performing middle school in the region, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

290

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,542

Per pupil spending ?

19%

Free/discounted lunch ?

613 Summit Street
Center Point, IA 52213-0296

(319) 849-1102

District: Center Point-Urbana Community School District

Students who attend Center Point-Urbana Middle School usually attend:

High:

Center Point-Urbana High School

Feeder schools for Center Point-Urbana Middle School:

Elementary:	Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School
	Center Point-Urbana Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (87% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Iowa middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg87%

Iowa avg74%

27^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 313Center Point-Urbana 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	81.4	27 of 344	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	77.6	47 of 337	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	84.4	17 of 334	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	78.9	47 of 337	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	49 of 324	84.9%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	47 of 342	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.0	60 of 318	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	74.7	51 of 327	84.4%	★★★★☆
2016	72.8	70 of 343	79.6%	★★★★☆
2015	76.9	48 of 349	86.2%	★★★★☆
2014	76.6	43 of 337	87.2%	★★★★☆
2013	77.5	37 of 350	89.4%	★★★★☆
2012	71.2	72 of 349	79.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts88%+12 vs state

Science88%+18 vs state

Mathematics85%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Center Point-Urbana Middle School

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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
Center Point-Urbana Middle School	Public	6-8	613 Summit Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	290	23	12.5	19.0%	275 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	81.4	27^th of 344 public middle schools	92.2%		77.6	47^th of 337 public middle schools	86.1%	20		86.2	87.5	91.7		86.2	81.7	88.1		88.1	$12,542	$448	$12,095
Alburnett Middle School	Public	6-8	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	169	11	15.5	12.4%	160 (94.7%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	83.6	20^th of 344 public middle schools	94.2%		84.5	23^rd of 337 public middle schools	93.2%	3		78.3	98.1	98.1		83.3	96.2	92.6		83.3	$9,936	$76	$9,860
North-Linn Middle School	Public	6-8	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52344	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 224-3291	111	8	13.8	23.4%	105 (94.6%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	69.4	83^rd of 344 public middle schools	75.9%		80.8	30^th of 337 public middle schools	91.1%	53		92.3	87.8	92.9		71.8	85.4	75.0		67.9	$12,950	$194	$12,756
Hazel Point Intermediate School	Public	5-6	453 Echo Hill Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 200-1600	563	40	14.1	20.4%	393 (69.8%)	28 (5.0%)	31 (5.5%)	75 (13.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.7%)								(n/a)	85.0	87.8			86.6	85.5			79.8
Oak Ridge Middle School	Public	7-8	4901 Alburnett Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3410	534	37	14.4	21.3%	367 (68.7%)	28 (5.2%)	35 (6.6%)	75 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.1%)	72.6	68^th of 344 public middle schools	80.2%		72.9	72^nd of 337 public middle schools	78.6%	4			91.4	86.8			82.0	79.6		78.5	$12,711	$282	$12,430
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	212 W. 15th St.	Vinton	52349	Benton County	Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 436-4728	331	23	14.4	52.3%	301 (90.9%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	71.1	77^th of 344 public middle schools	77.6%		68.1	101^st of 337 public middle schools	70.0%	24		74.1	75.4	90.7		80.6	87.7	86.0		87.9	$11,566	$339	$11,227
Excelsior Middle School	Public	7-8	3555 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3130	594	45	13.2	28.5%	469 (79.0%)	35 (5.9%)	35 (5.9%)	17 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	65.9	111^th of 344 public middle schools	67.7%		75.4	62^nd of 337 public middle schools	81.6%	49			83.2	88.8			82.1	76.8		72.6	$13,096	$300	$12,796
Harding Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 Golf ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2254	710	44	15.9	43.8%	472 (66.5%)	48 (6.8%)	84 (11.8%)	28 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	69 (9.7%)	56.3	163^rd of 344 public middle schools	52.6%		53.8	178^th of 337 public middle schools	47.2%	15		67.7	77.8	83.2		72.9	76.4	81.5		81.5	$14,559	$562	$13,997
Boulder Peak Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3920 35th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 200-1700	613	45	13.6	31.5%	481 (78.5%)	31 (5.1%)	30 (4.9%)	17 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.6%)								(n/a)	70.3	79.5			66.7	78.3			61.4
Vernon Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 4th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9401	587	46	12.8	37.8%	470 (80.1%)	31 (5.3%)	38 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.9%)	40 (6.8%)	55.2	170^th of 344 public middle schools	50.6%		54.2	177^th of 337 public middle schools	47.5%	7	73.7	69.5	81.4	80.4	82.7	78.6	76.4	79.1	66.2	71.4	$11,914	$388	$11,527

Frequently Asked Questions about Center Point-Urbana Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Center Point-Urbana Middle School?

Students at Center Point-Urbana Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Center Point-Urbana Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 290 students attended Center Point-Urbana Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Center Point-Urbana Middle School attend?

Students who attend Center Point-Urbana Middle School usually go on to attend Center Point-Urbana High School

What district is Center Point-Urbana Middle School in?

Center Point-Urbana Community School District

Is Center Point-Urbana Middle School a good school?

Yes. Center Point-Urbana Middle School ranks in the top 7.8% of Iowa middle schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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