Middle Schools in Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District


Summary:

The Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is the sole middle school serving the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District in Iowa. This standout institution has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, ranking among the top middle schools in the state and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that often exceed the state and district averages. The school's ranking of 42 out of 334 middle schools in Iowa for the 2022-2023 school year, and 77 out of 344 schools in the 2024-2025 school year, further underscores its strong educational outcomes. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 1 suggests a focus on personalized learning and support for its 337 enrolled students.

While the school faces a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is an area for potential improvement, it serves a diverse student population, with 48.96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic diversity highlights the school's ability to provide a quality education to students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District.

District Detail

 1502 C Avenue
Vinton, IA 52349

 (319) 436-4728

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 313 Iowa districts

See the 2025 Iowa District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,558

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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