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Alta-Aurelia Middle School

Q: Is Alta-Aurelia Middle School a good school?

Alta-Aurelia Middle School ranks 113 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

113^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 67% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Alta-Aurelia Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Alta-Aurelia Community School District in Aurelia, Iowa, with an enrollment of 240 students and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 93.3% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 80.2% and 74.4%, respectively. While the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.6% to 23.4%, it is still lower than the 21.6% chronic absenteeism rate reported for the surrounding schools. Additionally, Alta-Aurelia Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.92% to 45.45%, compared to nearby schools like Sioux Central Middle School at 23.45% and Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary at 39.81%.

The school's consistently high academic performance, despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggests that it may be employing effective teaching strategies, providing additional support services, or fostering a positive school culture that contributes to student success. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 13.4, is also noteworthy when compared to the nearby schools, such as Sioux Central Middle School at 21.2 and Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary at 16.7. These factors, combined with the school's strong academic outcomes, make Alta-Aurelia Middle School a standout in the region.

228

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,152

Per pupil spending ?

34.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005

(712) 434-5595

District: Alta-Aurelia Community School District

Students who attend Alta-Aurelia Middle School usually attend:

High:

Alta-Aurelia High School

Feeder schools for Alta-Aurelia Middle School:

Elementary:	Alta Elementary School
	Aurelia Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.8%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Pacific Islander:

2.6%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (80% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Above the Iowa median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Iowa avg72%

113^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 33%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

137^th of 313Alta-Aurelia Community School District among Iowa districts

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts83%+9 vs state

Science82%+14 vs state

Mathematics75%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Alta-Aurelia 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 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
Alta-Aurelia Middle School	Public	5-8	300 Ash St	Aurelia	51005	Cherokee County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 434-5595	228	18	12.3	34.6%	175 (76.8%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (17.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	4 (1.8%)	65.7	113^th of 344 public middle schools	67.2%					(n/a)		81.0	73.8	89.3	93.3		69.0	60.0	83.9	93.3	81.0	82.2	$11,152	$94	$11,058
Cherokee Middle School	Public	5-8	206 E. Indian Street	Cherokee	51012	Cherokee County	Cherokee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 225-6750	329	26	12.6	45.3%	276 (83.9%)	2 (0.6%)	37 (11.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.4%)	53.5	179^th of 344 public middle schools	48.0%		62.3	138^th of 337 public middle schools	59.1%	41		77.2	71.9	63.4	90.9		91.1	78.7	67.1	85.7	84.8	77.9	$9,857	$255	$9,602
Storm Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1811 Hyland Drive	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 732-8080	651	49	13.2	72.8%	80 (12.3%)	28 (4.3%)	370 (56.8%)	85 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	77 (11.8%)	10 (1.5%)	3.3	330^th of 344 public middle schools	4.1%		3	327^th of 337 public middle schools	3.0%	3			34.8	57.4	61.0			39.0	53.3	48.9		37.4	$12,357	$655	$11,701
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
Sioux Central Middle School	Public	6-8	4440 U.S. Hwy 71	Sioux Rapids	50585	Buena Vista County	Sioux Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 283-2571	155	7	23.1	48.4%	115 (74.2%)	4 (2.6%)	23 (14.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	7 (4.5%)	55.3	169^th of 344 public middle schools	50.9%		60.1	147^th of 337 public middle schools	56.4%	22			81.1	72.4	85.1			73.0	63.8	87.2		80.9	$12,869	$350	$12,519

Frequently Asked Questions about Alta-Aurelia Middle School

What district is Alta-Aurelia Middle School in?

Alta-Aurelia Community School District

What high school do graduates of Alta-Aurelia Middle School attend?

Students who attend Alta-Aurelia Middle School usually go on to attend Alta-Aurelia High School

Is Alta-Aurelia Middle School a good school?

Alta-Aurelia Middle School ranks 113^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alta-Aurelia Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 228 students attended Alta-Aurelia Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Alta-Aurelia Middle School?

Students at Alta-Aurelia Middle School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

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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