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Gerald W Kirn Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

279^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 19% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Gerald W Kirn Middle School is a public middle school located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 914 students. The school is part of the Council Bluffs Community School District, which is ranked 272 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data suggests that Gerald W Kirn Middle School faces significant challenges in terms of student academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors. The school consistently performs below the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 62.2% to 73.3% in English Language Arts and 67.7% to 74.5% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 72.8% to 80.2% and 71.8% to 74.4%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.6% to 29.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also serves a population with a higher level of economic disadvantage, with 51.42% to 67.29% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Glenwood Middle School and Treynor Middle School, Gerald W Kirn Middle School generally performs worse on standardized test scores, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The higher spending per student at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, compared to nearby schools, suggests that the district may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and consider ways to improve the school's academic outcomes.

913

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,547

Per pupil spending ?

48.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

(712) 328-6454

District: Council Bluffs Community School District

Students who attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School usually attend:

High:

Abraham Lincoln High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

14.8%

African American:

4.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 16th percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (67% vs 74% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg62%

Iowa avg74%

279^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 19%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District

272^nd of 313Council Bluffs 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	27.8	279 of 344	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.3	266 of 337	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.0	244 of 334	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.4	266 of 337	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.6	275 of 324	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.6	242 of 342	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.3	231 of 318	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	41.4	226 of 327	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.7	225 of 343	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.9	292 of 349	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	25.4	287 of 337	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.4	278 of 350	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	29.7	296 of 349	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics69%-3 vs state

English Language Arts66%-9 vs state

Science61%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Gerald W Kirn 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 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gerald W Kirn Middle School	Public	6-8	100 North Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6454	913	59	15.5	48.5%	684 (74.9%)	40 (4.4%)	135 (14.8%)	9 (1.0%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	34 (3.7%)	27.8	279^th of 344 public middle schools	18.9%		30.3	266^th of 337 public middle schools	21.1%	13	62.2	64.6	73.3	67.7	66.5	74.5	60.7	$17,547	$654	$16,893
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	712 N 21st St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6476	855	62	13.8	58.9%	582 (68.1%)	57 (6.7%)	155 (18.1%)	9 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (5.4%)	10.9	316^th of 344 public middle schools	8.1%		16	305^th of 337 public middle schools	9.5%	11	47.6	49.8	72.7	47.9	56.1	57.0	64.0	$18,064	$861	$17,203
Lewis Central Middle School	Public	6-8	3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Lewis Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 366-8252	720	46	15.7	37.9%	560 (77.8%)	12 (1.7%)	95 (13.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.7%)	68.6	89^th of 344 public middle schools	74.1%		65.5	112^th of 337 public middle schools	66.8%	23	74.0	81.9	89.8	79.2	76.7	88.9	82.3	$12,659	$352	$12,307
Underwood Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 566-2332	184	9	21.2	17.4%	172 (93.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	76	48^th of 344 public middle schools	86.0%		79.3	40^th of 337 public middle schools	88.1%	8	83.6	84.6	81.0	88.5	87.7	86.2	82.8	$10,797	$41	$10,756
Treynor Middle School	Public	6-8	102 E Main St	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 487-3181	197	10	19.8	14.2%	188 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	89.6	7^th of 344 public middle schools	98.0%		87.6	13^th of 337 public middle schools	96.1%	6	84.9	92.3	97.4	88.9	89.2	96.1	93.5	$10,345	$87	$10,259
Glenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Sivers Road	Glenwood	51534	Mills County	Glenwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 527-4887	453	26	17.2	39.1%	396 (87.4%)	4 (0.9%)	36 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	81.9	25^th of 344 public middle schools	92.7%		85.4	22^nd of 337 public middle schools	93.5%	3	87.2	84.9	89.1	89.9	90.4	89.1	81.6	$12,035	$257	$11,778

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerald W Kirn Middle School

Is Gerald W Kirn Middle School a good school?

Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Gerald W Kirn Middle School?

Students at Gerald W Kirn Middle School are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Gerald W Kirn Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School usually go on to attend Abraham Lincoln High School

How many students attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 913 students attended Gerald W Kirn Middle School.

What district is Gerald W Kirn Middle School in?

Council Bluffs Community School District

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