Is Decorah Middle School a good school?

Yes! Decorah Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12 th of 336 Iowa middle schools.

How many students attend Decorah Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Decorah Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Decorah Middle School?

Students at Decorah Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Decorah Middle School attend?

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

Decorah Middle School in Decorah IA

Schooldigger Rankings:

Decorah Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Decorah Middle School 12^th of 336 Iowa public middle schools. (See Decorah Middle School in the ranking list.)

Decorah Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Decorah Community School District 12^th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Decorah Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	88.51	4^th	349	98.9%
2013	87.37	5^th	350	98.6%
2014	85.70	13^th	337	96.1%
2015	86.89	12^th	349	96.6%
2016	86.76	9^th	343	97.4%
2017	79.79	32^nd	327	90.2%
2018	82.93	23^rd	318	92.8%
2019	86.84	16^th	342	95.3%
2021	81.89	31^st	324	90.4%
2022	84.49	23^rd	337	93.2%
2023	86.89	12^th	334	96.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Decorah Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	341	2	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	351
1989	337	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	345
1990	336	1	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	344
1991	367	3	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	378
1992	352	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	360
1993	392	1	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	402
1994	408	1	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	419
1995	417	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
1996	417	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
1997	428	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	435
1998	389	1	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	403
1999	413	2	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	427
2000	479	2	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	496
2001	480	4	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	495
2002	436	0	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	451
2003	436	0	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	451
2004	418	0	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	432
2005	415	0	10	6	1	n/a	n/a	432
2006	420	1	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	433
2007	440	1	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	455
2008	441	2	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	459
2009	481	4	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	506
2010	436	2	7	14	0	0	3	462
2011	433	2	6	11	0	0	4	456
2012	413	2	4	17	0	0	4	440
2013	410	4	8	22	0	0	5	449
2014	421	0	8	19	0	0	6	454
2015	437	2	11	21	0	0	9	480
2016	471	2	10	18	2	0	14	517
2017	454	3	12	19	0	0	21	509
2018	465	4	8	19	2	0	19	517
2019	465	5	4	27	1	0	16	518
2020	464	7	4	32	0	0	12	519
2021	449	5	3	26	0	0	10	493
2022	431	4	5	27	0	1	10	478
2023	417	7	3	18	0	1	15	461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Decorah Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	25.6	13.7	10
1989	345	25.7	13.4	13.6
1990	344	25.1	13.7	17.2
1991	378	27.0	14.0	11.9
1992	360	24.0	15.0	6.4
1993	402	26.1	15.4	10.4
1994	419	26.5	15.8	12.2
1995	424	25.9	16.4	17.9
1996	424	25.9	16.4	17.9
1997	435	25.9	16.8	12.4
1998	403	26.6	15.2	14.1
1999	427	27.7	15.4	17.1
2000	496	30.7	16.2	15.5
2001	495	26.7	18.5	18
2002	451	36.5	12.4	18.4
2003	451	36.5	12.4	18.4
2004	432	34.6	12.5	17.8
2005	432	33.3	13.0	15
2006	433	33.3	13.0	14.1
2007	455	32.3	14.1	17.4
2008	459	33.0	13.9	20.3
2009	506	35.7	14.2	20.9
2010	462	33.9	13.6	24.7
2011	456	32.8	13.8	24.8
2012	440	33.1	13.2	23.9
2013	449	34.8	12.8	29
2014	454	34.3	13.2	28.4
2015	480	35.0	13.7	28.8
2016	517	33.0	15.6	29.8
2017	509	34.1	14.9	21.6
2018	517	33.7	15.3	22.4
2019	518	33.5	15.4	22.2
2020	519	34.5	15.0	24.7
2021	493	36.5	13.4	24.5
2022	478	34.6	13.8	24.1
2023	461	35.4	13.0	26

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Decorah Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	25.6	13.7	10
1989	345	25.7	13.4	13.6
1990	344	25.1	13.7	17.2
1991	378	27.0	14.0	11.9
1992	360	24.0	15.0	6.4
1993	402	26.1	15.4	10.4
1994	419	26.5	15.8	12.2
1995	424	25.9	16.4	17.9
1996	424	25.9	16.4	17.9
1997	435	25.9	16.8	12.4
1998	403	26.6	15.2	14.1
1999	427	27.7	15.4	17.1
2000	496	30.7	16.2	15.5
2001	495	26.7	18.5	18
2002	451	36.5	12.4	18.4
2003	451	36.5	12.4	18.4
2004	432	34.6	12.5	17.8
2005	432	33.3	13.0	15
2006	433	33.3	13.0	14.1
2007	455	32.3	14.1	17.4
2008	459	33.0	13.9	20.3
2009	506	35.7	14.2	20.9
2010	462	33.9	13.6	24.7
2011	456	32.8	13.8	24.8
2012	440	33.1	13.2	23.9
2013	449	34.8	12.8	29
2014	454	34.3	13.2	28.4
2015	480	35.0	13.7	28.8
2016	517	33.0	15.6	29.8
2017	509	34.1	14.9	21.6
2018	517	33.7	15.3	22.4
2019	518	33.5	15.4	22.2
2020	519	34.5	15.0	24.7
2021	493	36.5	13.4	24.5
2022	478	34.6	13.8	24.1
2023	461	35.4	13.0	26

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Decorah Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$314 (2.4%)	$12,953 (97.6%)	$13,267

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Decorah Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 16^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 12^th of 334 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Middle School)	80.2	83.6	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Community School District)	80.2	83.6	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Middle School)	75.4	76.4	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Community School District)	75.4	76.4	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Middle School)	85.1	89.2	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Community School District)	85.1	89.2	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Middle School)	82.5	85.3	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Community School District)	82.5	85.3	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Middle School)	90	89.8	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Community School District)	90	89.8	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Middle School)	87.5	86.4	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Community School District)	87.5	86.4	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Middle School)	84.6	91.1	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Community School District)	84.6	91.1	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Middle School)	85.3	88.6	3.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Community School District)	85.3	88.6	3.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	461	11%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	27	18	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	465	417	10.3%
Two or More Races	16	15	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	26%	3.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISASP English Language Arts (2023)				ISASP Mathematics (2023)				ISASP Science (2023)		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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Decorah Middle School	Public	5-8	405 Winnebago St.	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(563) 382-8427	461	35	13.0	26.0%	417 (90.5%)	7 (1.5%)	18 (3.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.3%)	86.9	12^th of 336 public middle schools	96.4%		84.5	23^rd of 337 public middle schools	93.2%	11	83.6	89.2	89.8	91.1	76.4	85.3	86.4	88.6	84.3	84.6	$13,267	$314	$12,953
South Winneshiek Middle School	Public	5-8	208 E Brooks St	Ossian	52161	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(563) 532-9365	129	9	14.7	25.6%	115 (89.1%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	32	259^th of 336 public middle schools	22.9%		45	212^th of 337 public middle schools	37.1%	47	65.5	58.5	46.7	63.3	82.8	65.9	63.3	80.0	69.0	70.0	$15,752	$475	$15,278
Waukon Middle School	Public	6-8	1059 3rd Ave NW	Waukon	52172	Allamakee County	Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(563) 568-6321	270	15	18.0	39.3%	254 (94.1%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	80.7	35^th of 336 public middle schools	89.6%		67.7	97^th of 337 public middle schools	71.2%	62		85.9	89.8	84.1		81.7	81.5	84.1		83.0	$12,897	$798	$12,099

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