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Graettinger-Terril Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

289^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 16% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Graettinger-Terril Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Graettinger, Iowa, with a student population of 68. The school is part of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District, which is ranked 276 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Graettinger-Terril Middle School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 10% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with 8th-grade students showing strong proficiency in English Language Arts and Science, but 6th and 7th-grade students struggling, particularly in Mathematics. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.03% to 67.09%, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Spencer Middle School, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School, and Emmetsburg Middle School, Graettinger-Terril Middle School generally performs worse on standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the school's spending per student is higher than some of the nearby schools, suggesting that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,248

Per pupil spending ?

45.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342

(712) 859-3286

District: Graettinger-Terril Community School District

Students who attend Graettinger-Terril Middle School usually attend:

High:

Graettinger-Terril High School

Feeder schools for Graettinger-Terril Middle School:

Elementary:

Graettinger-Terril Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Hispanic:

2.1%

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At a glance

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

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (60% vs 74% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (16th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 18 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Iowa avg74%

289^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 16%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

276^th of 313Graettinger-Terril 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	24.9	289 of 344	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.1	257 of 337	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.1	288 of 334	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.3	289 of 337	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.7	234 of 324	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	5.2	331 of 342	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	46.5	193 of 318	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.9	219 of 327	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.9	250 of 343	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	30.0	284 of 349	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	49.4	190 of 337	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.0	188 of 350	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	62.7	119 of 349	65.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science79%+8 vs state

English Language Arts59%-17 vs state

Mathematics54%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Graettinger-Terril 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
Graettinger-Terril Middle School	Public	6-8	205 S Lincoln Ave	Graettinger	51342	Palo Alto County	Graettinger-Terril Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 859-3286	48	6	8.1	45.8%	47 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.9	289^th of 344 public middle schools	16.0%		34.1	257^th of 337 public middle schools	23.7%	32		60.0	25.0	78.9		60.0	41.7	57.9		78.9	$13,248	$220	$13,029
Emmetsburg Middle School	Public	5-8	205 King Street	Emmetsburg	50536	Palo Alto County	Emmetsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 852-2892	199	28	7.2	40.7%	178 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	70.4	79^th of 344 public middle schools	77.0%		69	95^th of 337 public middle schools	71.8%	16	64.3	74.5	83.3	91.8	57.1	72.5	83.3	85.7	66.7	87.8	$11,531	$229	$11,302
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School	Public	5-8	1430 1st Ave. S.	Estherville	51334	Emmet County	Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 362-2335	308	29	10.6	55.8%	196 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (33.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	46.4	218^th of 344 public middle schools	36.6%		47.3	207^th of 337 public middle schools	38.6%	11	60.0	64.9	75.0	85.5	72.2	67.5	62.5	85.2	54.4	80.3	$14,122	$205	$13,917
Spencer Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 10th Avenue East	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 262-3345	514	30	17.2	48.4%	448 (87.2%)	5 (1.0%)	41 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	66.7	106^th of 344 public middle schools	69.2%		63.6	126^th of 337 public middle schools	62.6%	20		73.7	79.3	89.2		83.3	80.4	89.2		72.6	$11,941	$315	$11,626

Frequently Asked Questions about Graettinger-Terril Middle School

How many students attend Graettinger-Terril Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 48 students attended Graettinger-Terril Middle School.

Is Graettinger-Terril Middle School a good school?

Graettinger-Terril Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Graettinger-Terril Middle School?

Students at Graettinger-Terril Middle School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Graettinger-Terril Middle School attend?

Students who attend Graettinger-Terril Middle School usually go on to attend Graettinger-Terril High School

What district is Graettinger-Terril Middle School in?

Graettinger-Terril Community School District

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