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Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

248^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 28% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Odebolt, Iowa, with 201 students. The school is part of the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District, which is ranked 124 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its current statewide ranking of 248th out of 344 Iowa middle schools placing it in the bottom 28%. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 72.7% in ELA, 72.7% in Math, and 70.9% in Science, compared to state averages of 80.2%, 74.4%, and 70.5%, respectively. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.7% to 23.4% over the past few years, which can negatively impact student learning and academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Denison Middle School and Schaller-Crestland Ridge View Middle School, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 44-47% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to some of the challenges the school faces.

186

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,124

Per pupil spending ?

43%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458

(712) 364-6066

District: Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School Dist

Students who attend Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School usually attend:

High:

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School

Feeder schools for Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School:

Elementary:	Odebolt Elementary-Ida Grove
	Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2012 → 28th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 61 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Iowa avg74%

248^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 48% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

124^th of 313Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School Dist 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	40.8	248 of 344	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	65.2	109 of 342	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.0	58 of 318	81.8%	★★★★☆
2017	65.5	101 of 327	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	70.1	82 of 343	76.1%	★★★★☆
2015	56.7	169 of 349	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.3	165 of 337	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.1	135 of 350	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.9	38 of 349	89.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%~ state avg

Science71%~ state avg

Mathematics69%-4 vs state

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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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	600 S. Maple	Odebolt	51458	Sac County	Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School Dist	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 364-6066	186	14	12.8	43.0%	173 (93.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	40.8	248^th of 344 public middle schools	27.9%					(n/a)			71.6	81.0	72.7			67.2	67.2	72.7		70.9	$11,124	$144	$10,980
Schaller-Crestland Ridge View Middle School	Public	6-8	310 W Main	Early	50535	Sac County	Schaller-Crestland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 273-5192	126	8	14.8	42.1%	103 (81.7%)	1 (0.8%)	14 (11.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	1 (0.8%)	64.7	119^th of 344 public middle schools	65.4%		64.7	117^th of 337 public middle schools	65.3%	2			58.8	83.9	83.7			76.5	82.1	83.7		75.5	$13,560	$806	$12,754
Schleswig Middle School	Public	5-8	714 Date Street	Schleswig	51461	Crawford County	Schleswig Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 676-3313	51	4	12.3	43.1%	41 (80.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.6%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.7	256^th of 344 public middle schools	25.6%		32.2	262^nd of 337 public middle schools	22.3%	6		76.5		60.0	70.0		58.8		80.0	60.0	70.6	80.0	$14,627	$508	$14,119
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary	Public	4-6	207 Noll	Galva	51020	Ida County	Galva-Holstein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 368-4353	105	6	17.7	43.8%	87 (82.9%)	4 (3.8%)	12 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)	85.2	73.9	71.4			96.3	65.2	71.4			60.9		$11,931	$176	$11,755
Denison Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 North 16th Street	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 263-9393	502	34	14.8	70.1%	133 (26.5%)	21 (4.2%)	331 (65.9%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	60	141^st of 344 public middle schools	59.0%		54.4	174^th of 337 public middle schools	48.4%	33			75.0	74.5	89.7			80.9	63.7	86.1		80.0	$11,728	$298	$11,430

Frequently Asked Questions about Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School

How many students attend Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 186 students attended Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School.

What district is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School in?

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School Dist

What high school do graduates of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School attend?

Students who attend Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School usually go on to attend Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School

What is the racial makeup of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School?

Students at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School a good school?

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School ranks 248^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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