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AGWSR Middle School

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AGWSR Middle School ranks 164 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

164^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

AGWSR Middle School is a public middle school located in Wellsburg, Iowa, serving 144 students in grades 6-8 as part of the AGWSR Community School District, which is ranked 223 out of 313 districts in the state.

While AGWSR Middle School has shown some strengths, particularly in its 8th-grade academic performance, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent achievement across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2024-2025 school year, 8th-grade students performed exceptionally well, with 83.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, outperforming the state averages. However, the school's 6th and 7th-grade performance in both subjects was more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. Additionally, AGWSR Middle School has experienced a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.3% in 2023-2024 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Riverbend Middle School, Dike-New Hartford Junior High School, and Grundy Center Middle School, AGWSR Middle School's academic performance is mixed. While the school excels in 8th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, it lags behind these other schools in several other grade levels and subjects. The nearby schools, particularly Dike-New Hartford Junior High School and Grundy Center Middle School, consistently outperform AGWSR Middle School on the ISASP assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects.

131

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,955

Per pupil spending ?

48.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680

(641) 869-5121

District: AGWSR Community School District

Students who attend AGWSR Middle School usually attend:

High:

AGWSR High School

Feeder schools for AGWSR Middle School:

Elementary:

AGWSR Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 88th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 88th-percentile peak (2015) to 52nd (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg74%

164^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 35 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

223^rd of 313AGWSR 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	56.3	164 of 344	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.4	179 of 342	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.0	122 of 343	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	77.3	43 of 349	87.7%	★★★★☆
2014	73.7	62 of 337	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	67.7	83 of 350	76.3%	★★★★☆
2012	50.4	189 of 349	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics79%+6 vs state

English Language Arts78%~ state avg

Science71%~ state avg

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Schools Near AGWSR 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 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
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
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
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
Riverbend Middle School	Public	6-8	1124 Union St.	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 648-6430	257	20	12.5	41.2%	216 (84.0%)	3 (1.2%)	35 (13.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	67.2	103^rd of 344 public middle schools	70.1%		69.2	93^rd of 337 public middle schools	72.4%	10		80.0	85.9	86.7		68.6	85.9	78.3		79.5	$11,292	$148	$11,144
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

Frequently Asked Questions about AGWSR Middle School

What is the racial makeup of AGWSR Middle School?

Students at AGWSR Middle School are 89% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend AGWSR Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 131 students attended AGWSR Middle School.

What district is AGWSR Middle School in?

AGWSR Community School District

What high school do graduates of AGWSR Middle School attend?

Students who attend AGWSR Middle School usually go on to attend AGWSR High School

Is AGWSR Middle School a good school?

AGWSR Middle School ranks 164^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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