Middle Schools in Council Bluffs Community School District


Summary:

The Council Bluffs Community School District in Iowa is home to two middle schools: Gerald W Kirn Middle School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School. While both schools serve similar grade levels, they exhibit notable differences in their academic performance, student demographics, and socioeconomic factors.

Gerald W Kirn Middle School consistently outperforms Woodrow Wilson Middle School on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Gerald W Kirn Middle School maintains a higher ranking among Iowa middle schools, indicating stronger overall academic achievement.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic differences between the two schools. Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a substantially higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more economically disadvantaged population. Despite this, Woodrow Wilson Middle School spends slightly more per student than Gerald W Kirn Middle School, raising questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and its impact on student outcomes.

District Detail

 300 W Broadway Ste 1600
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

 (712) 328-6446

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 309 Iowa districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 8,733

Primary Schools: 10
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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