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East Buchanan Middle School

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East Buchanan Middle School ranks 139 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

139^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

East Buchanan Middle School is a public middle school serving 86 students in grades 7-8 in Winthrop, Iowa. The school is part of the East Buchanan Community School District, which is ranked 177 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Buchanan Middle School generally has strong test scores, particularly in mathematics, with 90.7% of 7th graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 71.9%. However, the school has faced challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.9% to 29.0% over the past few years, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.88% to 40.91%. The school's spending per student was $12,082 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, East Buchanan Middle School performs better than Oelwein Middle School, which has lower test scores and a lower district ranking. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Center Point-Urbana Middle School, Jesup Middle School, and West Delaware Middle School in terms of test scores and school rankings. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating fluctuating significantly over the years.

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,082

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682

(319) 935-3367

District: East Buchanan Community School District

Students who attend East Buchanan Middle School usually attend:

High:

East Buchanan High School

Feeder schools for East Buchanan Middle School:

Elementary:

East Buchanan Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 20th percentile in 2022 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (80% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 60th (2025) from a 20th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Iowa median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Iowa avg74%

139^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

177^th of 313East Buchanan 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	60.3	139 of 344	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	160 of 337	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.8	185 of 334	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.5	271 of 337	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.9	224 of 324	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.7	260 of 342	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.0	237 of 318	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	58.8	137 of 327	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.8	76 of 343	77.8%	★★★★☆
2015	69.7	86 of 349	75.4%	★★★★☆
2014	53.9	171 of 337	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	69.5	73 of 350	79.1%	★★★★☆
2012	54.6	164 of 349	53.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics87%+14 vs state

English Language Arts77%~ state avg

Science69%~ state avg

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Schools Near East Buchanan 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
East Buchanan Middle School	Public	7-8	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	75	6	13.4	33.3%	73 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	60.3	139^th of 344 public middle schools	59.6%		57.2	160^th of 337 public middle schools	52.5%	21			76.7	78.1			90.7	81.3		68.8	$12,082	$226	$11,857
North-Linn Middle School	Public	6-8	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52344	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 224-3291	111	8	13.8	23.4%	105 (94.6%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	69.4	83^rd of 344 public middle schools	75.9%		80.8	30^th of 337 public middle schools	91.1%	53		92.3	87.8	92.9		71.8	85.4	75.0		67.9	$12,950	$194	$12,756
West Delaware Middle School	Public	5-8	1101 Doctor St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	378	31	12.1	34.1%	352 (93.1%)	4 (1.1%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	79.3	34^th of 344 public middle schools	90.1%		75.8	59^th of 337 public middle schools	82.5%	25	83.1	83.7	93.8	90.9	84.4	84.9	82.5	83.6	71.4	83.6	$12,591	$293	$12,298
Starmont Middle School	Public	6-8	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	113	7	16.4	45.1%	105 (92.9%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	55.8	165^th of 344 public middle schools	52.0%		45.7	213^th of 337 public middle schools	36.8%	48		67.6	76.5	92.3		73.0	64.7	82.1		82.1	$6,917	$644	$6,272
Oelwein Middle School	Public	5-8	300 12th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-3015	350	22	16.1	52.6%	292 (83.4%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (6.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.3%)	8.5	319^th of 344 public middle schools	7.3%		12.8	312^th of 337 public middle schools	7.4%	7	67.5	46.7	46.9	69.7	60.2	31.1	39.6	63.6	48.2	65.2	$12,961	$762	$12,199
Jesup Middle School	Public	5-8	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	249	18	14.0	22.1%	241 (96.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	73.4	63^rd of 344 public middle schools	81.7%		66.8	108^th of 337 public middle schools	68.0%	45	75.4	80.7	77.8	92.7	73.8	77.2	81.9	90.7	73.8	89.1	$9,239	$118	$9,121
Center Point-Urbana Middle School	Public	6-8	613 Summit Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	290	23	12.5	19.0%	275 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	81.4	27^th of 344 public middle schools	92.2%		77.6	47^th of 337 public middle schools	86.1%	20		86.2	87.5	91.7		86.2	81.7	88.1		88.1	$12,542	$448	$12,095

Frequently Asked Questions about East Buchanan Middle School

What district is East Buchanan Middle School in?

East Buchanan Community School District

How many students attend East Buchanan Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 75 students attended East Buchanan Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of East Buchanan Middle School?

Students at East Buchanan Middle School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of East Buchanan Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Buchanan Middle School usually go on to attend East Buchanan High School

Is East Buchanan Middle School a good school?

East Buchanan Middle School ranks 139^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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