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Grundy Center Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

33^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 90% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Grundy Center Middle School is a top-performing public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Grundy Center, Iowa. Part of the Grundy Center Community School District, which is ranked 33 out of 313 districts in the state, Grundy Center Middle School has consistently been one of the highest-achieving middle schools in Iowa, ranking as high as 1st out of 337 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its students' consistently high scores on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 96.3% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 100% were proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages of 80.2% and 74.4%, respectively. Grundy Center Middle School also boasts relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Holmes Junior High School, BCLUW Middle School, Dike-New Hartford Junior High School, and Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School.

The school's consistent high performance and improvement over time, with its ranking and star rating increasing from 2 stars in 2016-2017 to 5 stars in recent years, suggest a strong educational program and effective teaching practices. While the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Grundy Center Middle School may contribute to its academic success, the school's exceptional outcomes make it a standout among the surrounding middle schools in the region.

219

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,086

Per pupil spending ?

31.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638

(319) 825-5464

District: Grundy Center Community School District

Students who attend Grundy Center Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grundy Center High School

Feeder schools for Grundy Center Middle School:

Elementary:

Grundy Center Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

2.7%

African American:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 100th percentile in 2024 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (87% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Iowa middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 100th-percentile peak (2024) to 90th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg87%

Iowa avg72%

33^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 313Grundy Center 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	79.5	33 of 344	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.3	1 of 337	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	3 of 334	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	87.1	13 of 337	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	87.8	13 of 324	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	81.7	30 of 342	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	68.1	90 of 318	71.7%	★★★★☆
2017	51.6	172 of 327	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.9	118 of 343	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.6	69 of 349	80.2%	★★★★☆
2014	88.1	6 of 337	98.2%	★★★★★
2013	73.1	58 of 350	83.4%	★★★★☆
2012	76.3	46 of 349	86.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science89%+22 vs state

Mathematics87%+15 vs state

English Language Arts87%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Grundy Center 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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grundy Center Middle School	Public	5-8	1006 M Ave	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 825-5464	219	18	12.2	31.5%	203 (92.7%)	4 (1.8%)	6 (2.7%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	79.5	33^rd of 344 public middle schools	90.4%		93.3	1^st of 337 public middle schools	99.7%	32	85.5	74.5	90.2	96.3		83.6	72.7	92.2	100.0		81.8	96.3	$12,086	$134	$11,952
AGWSR Middle School	Public	6-8	609 S Monroe	Wellsburg	50680	Grundy County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 869-5121	131	10	13.5	48.1%	116 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	56.3	164^th of 344 public middle schools	52.3%					(n/a)		74.4	73.5	83.9			76.9	79.4	80.4			71.4	$15,955	$170	$15,786
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School	Public	6-8	215 10th St	Aplington	50604	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 347-6621	198	14	14.5	25.3%	184 (92.9%)	3 (1.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	74	60^th of 344 public middle schools	82.6%		76.3	55^th of 337 public middle schools	83.7%	5		82.3	76.2	92.1			95.2	71.4	90.5			87.3	$12,819	$142	$12,677
BCLUW Middle School	Public	5-8	704 Commercial St	Union	50258	Hardin County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 486-5371	132	12	11.0	50.0%	120 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	5 (3.8%)	61.1	136^th of 344 public middle schools	60.5%					(n/a)	45.0	79.2	83.9	77.1		61.0	79.2	90.3	77.1		57.5	71.4	$12,506	$258	$12,248
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School	Public	6-8	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 983-2206	210	11	18.3	22.9%	195 (92.9%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	77	43^rd of 344 public middle schools	87.5%					(n/a)		78.9	89.3	94.4			70.2	80.0	93.1			91.7	$12,362	$276	$12,086
Holmes Junior High School	Public	7-9	505 Holmes Dr	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2650	628	47	13.4	25.2%	513 (81.7%)	31 (4.9%)	21 (3.3%)	18 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.8%)	77.1	42^nd of 344 public middle schools	87.8%		79.6	38^th of 337 public middle schools	88.7%	4			89.5	89.1	94.2			84.5	84.6	87.4		78.6	$13,002	$245	$12,757

Frequently Asked Questions about Grundy Center Middle School

Is Grundy Center Middle School a good school?

Yes. Grundy Center Middle School ranks in the top 9.6% of Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Grundy Center Middle School?

Students at Grundy Center Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Grundy Center Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 219 students attended Grundy Center Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Grundy Center Middle School attend?

Students who attend Grundy Center Middle School usually go on to attend Grundy Center High School

What district is Grundy Center Middle School in?

Grundy Center Community School District

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