George-Little Rock Middle School

George-Little Rock Middle School is a public middle school serving 67 students in grades 7-8 in the George-Little Rock Community School District in George, Iowa. The school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across various subjects and grade levels.

For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 78.6% of 7th graders at George-Little Rock Middle School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.9%. In mathematics, 82.1% of 7th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 71.9%. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.4% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is higher than the state's desired target. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.67% to 43.28% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sioux Center Middle School, Rock Valley Middle School, Sheldon Middle School, and Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School, George-Little Rock Middle School generally performs well academically, with test scores often exceeding the state averages. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates are higher than the nearby schools, which may be an area for improvement. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,496, which is higher than the state average, suggesting a commitment to investing in its students.