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Lewis Central Middle School

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Lewis Central Middle School ranks 89 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 74% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Lewis Central Middle School is a public middle school in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serving 730 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lewis Central Community School District, which is ranked 150 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lewis Central Middle School consistently performs above the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% in the 2023-2024 school year is an area that could be improved. Compared to nearby middle schools like Underwood Middle School and Treynor Middle School, Lewis Central Middle School generally performs better academically, but has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Lewis Central Middle School appears to be a solid-performing middle school within the Lewis Central Community School District, with a focus on academic achievement and a commitment to providing a quality education for its students. While the school's performance is commendable, there may be opportunities for collaboration with neighboring districts to further enhance the educational experience for all students in the region.

720

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,659

Per pupil spending ?

37.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

(712) 366-8252

District: Lewis Central Community School District

Students who attend Lewis Central Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lewis Central Senior High School

Feeder schools for Lewis Central Middle School:

Elementary:	E A Kreft Primary School
	Titan Hill Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

6.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2015 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 63 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Iowa median (74th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg74%

89^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 63 pts since 2015

From bottom 11% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

150^th of 313Lewis Central 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	68.6	89 of 344	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.5	112 of 337	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.1	119 of 334	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.1	159 of 337	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.3	159 of 324	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.8	143 of 342	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.6	227 of 318	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.9	269 of 327	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.4	278 of 343	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	21.2	310 of 349	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	20.9	302 of 337	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.7	290 of 350	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	26.6	301 of 349	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science82%+12 vs state

English Language Arts82%+6 vs state

Mathematics82%+9 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Thursday, July 30, 2009

I liked it there but now I guess there are teams like they have at Kirn and Wilson. I thought not having the teams made our middle school more unique to me because you can meet all the kids in your grade. Also you started going there when you entered 6th grade not 7th but that has changed for Kirn and Wilson now as well. I am now a senior at LCHS and love how the teachers help me at LC.I have only gone to Lewis Central because my mom says that the school is a harder school and I believe that. At AL or TJ you only need 45 credits to graduate and I as a senior need 55 but it is going to change. I believe to 60.We have trimesters not Quarters and only have 6 classes a day but that may change due to credits. Close Quote

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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 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lewis Central Middle School	Public	6-8	3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Lewis Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 366-8252	720	46	15.7	37.9%	560 (77.8%)	12 (1.7%)	95 (13.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.7%)	68.6	89^th of 344 public middle schools	74.1%		65.5	112^th of 337 public middle schools	66.8%	23	74.0	81.9	89.8	79.2	76.7	88.9	82.3	$12,659	$352	$12,307
Gerald W Kirn Middle School	Public	6-8	100 North Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6454	913	59	15.5	48.5%	684 (74.9%)	40 (4.4%)	135 (14.8%)	9 (1.0%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	34 (3.7%)	27.8	279^th of 344 public middle schools	18.9%		30.3	266^th of 337 public middle schools	21.1%	13	62.2	64.6	73.3	67.7	66.5	74.5	60.7	$17,547	$654	$16,893
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	712 N 21st St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6476	855	62	13.8	58.9%	582 (68.1%)	57 (6.7%)	155 (18.1%)	9 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (5.4%)	10.9	316^th of 344 public middle schools	8.1%		16	305^th of 337 public middle schools	9.5%	11	47.6	49.8	72.7	47.9	56.1	57.0	64.0	$18,064	$861	$17,203
Treynor Middle School	Public	6-8	102 E Main St	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 487-3181	197	10	19.8	14.2%	188 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	89.6	7^th of 344 public middle schools	98.0%		87.6	13^th of 337 public middle schools	96.1%	6	84.9	92.3	97.4	88.9	89.2	96.1	93.5	$10,345	$87	$10,259
Glenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Sivers Road	Glenwood	51534	Mills County	Glenwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 527-4887	453	26	17.2	39.1%	396 (87.4%)	4 (0.9%)	36 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	81.9	25^th of 344 public middle schools	92.7%		85.4	22^nd of 337 public middle schools	93.5%	3	87.2	84.9	89.1	89.9	90.4	89.1	81.6	$12,035	$257	$11,778
Underwood Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 566-2332	184	9	21.2	17.4%	172 (93.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	76	48^th of 344 public middle schools	86.0%		79.3	40^th of 337 public middle schools	88.1%	8	83.6	84.6	81.0	88.5	87.7	86.2	82.8	$10,797	$41	$10,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis Central Middle School

What district is Lewis Central Middle School in?

Lewis Central Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Lewis Central Middle School?

Students at Lewis Central Middle School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Lewis Central Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 720 students attended Lewis Central Middle School.

Is Lewis Central Middle School a good school?

Lewis Central Middle School ranks 89^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lewis Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lewis Central Middle School usually go on to attend Lewis Central Senior High School

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