Grundy Center Middle School

Summary:

Grundy Center Middle School is a public middle school in Grundy Center, Iowa, serving 212 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Grundy Center Community School District, which is ranked 8th out of 309 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grundy Center Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking of 1st out of 337 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 100% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades, significantly outperforming the state averages. In comparison, nearby Holmes Junior High School has a more diverse student body, while BCLUW Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Grundy Center Middle School's consistent academic excellence is a testament to the school's dedication to providing a high-quality education for its students. However, the school's demographic profile and the comparison to nearby schools highlight the importance of considering equity and access as part of a comprehensive evaluation of educational quality and outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1006 M Ave
       Grundy Center, IA  50638


(319) 825-5464

District: Grundy Center Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,086 Help


Students who attend Grundy Center Middle School usually attend:

High:    Grundy Center High School

Feeder schools for Grundy Center Middle School:

Elementary:    Grundy Center Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
African American:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grundy Center Middle School ranks better than 99.7% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), American Indian (0.9%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grundy Center Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grundy Center Middle School is $12,086.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Grundy Center Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Grundy Center Middle School 1st of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Grundy Center Middle School in the ranking list.)

Grundy Center Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy Center Community School District 8th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grundy Center Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 76.31 46th 349 86.8%
2013 73.10 58th 350 83.4%
2014 88.06 6th 337 98.2%
2015 72.56 69th 349 80.2%
2016 63.86 118th 343 65.6%
2017 51.57 172nd 327 47.4%
2018 68.11 90th 318 71.7%
2019 81.68 30th 342 91.2%
2021 87.84 13th 324 96.0%
2022 87.13 13th 337 96.1%
2023 91.48 3rd 334 99.1%
2024 93.34 1st 337 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grundy Center Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 155 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1998 143 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1999 162 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2000 176 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2001 191 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2002 174 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2003 174 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2004 167 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2005 160 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2006 148 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2007 148 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2008 149 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2009 136 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2010 123 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 127
2011 125 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 127
2012 141 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 143
2013 192 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 198
2014 139 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 146
2015 189 1 0 4 0 1 6 0 201
2016 189 1 0 5 0 1 5 0 201
2017 205 2 0 4 1 1 6 0 219
2018 207 2 0 2 1 2 5 0 219
2019 212 2 0 2 2 3 8 0 229
2020 219 2 0 1 2 2 7 0 233
2021 216 1 0 0 1 2 5 0 225
2022 214 1 0 0 2 1 4 0 222
2023 205 2 1 0 2 0 2 0 212

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 Grundy Center Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 158 10.5 15.0 15.2
1998 147 9.2 16.0 15
1999 164 9.5 17.3 17.7
2000 180 11.5 15.7 19.4
2001 196 10.5 18.7 18.4
2002 178 13.4 13.3 15.7
2003 178 13.4 13.3 15.7
2004 171 11.8 14.5 16.4
2005 165 11.8 14.0 20
2006 149 10.8 13.8 20.1
2007 149 10.8 13.8 26.2
2008 151 11.1 13.6 20.5
2009 137 8.2 16.7 27
2010 127 9.5 13.3 30.7
2011 127 7.0 18.1 34.6
2012 143 9.0 15.8 27.3
2013 198 9.6 20.4 28.3
2014 146 13.8 10.5 26
2015 201 13.0 15.4 23.4
2016 201 12.0 16.7 27.9
2017 219 14.0 15.5 29.2
2018 219 12.1 17.9 27.9
2019 229 13.9 16.4 30.1
2020 233 13.9 16.7 29.6
2021 225 12.9 17.3 29.3
2022 222 13.9 15.9 23.9
2023 212 15.8 13.3 20.8

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 Grundy Center Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 158 10.5 15.0 15.2
1998 147 9.2 16.0 15
1999 164 9.5 17.3 17.7
2000 180 11.5 15.7 19.4
2001 196 10.5 18.7 18.4
2002 178 13.4 13.3 15.7
2003 178 13.4 13.3 15.7
2004 171 11.8 14.5 16.4
2005 165 11.8 14.0 20
2006 149 10.8 13.8 20.1
2007 149 10.8 13.8 26.2
2008 151 11.1 13.6 20.5
2009 137 8.2 16.7 27
2010 127 9.5 13.3 30.7
2011 127 7.0 18.1 34.6
2012 143 9.0 15.8 27.3
2013 198 9.6 20.4 28.3
2014 146 13.8 10.5 26
2015 201 13.0 15.4 23.4
2016 201 12.0 16.7 27.9
2017 219 14.0 15.5 29.2
2018 219 12.1 17.9 27.9
2019 229 13.9 16.4 30.1
2020 233 13.9 16.7 29.6
2021 225 12.9 17.3 29.3
2022 222 13.9 15.9 23.9
2023 212 15.8 13.3 20.8

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 Grundy Center Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $134 (1.1%) $11,952 (98.9%) $12,086

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grundy Center Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 3rd of 334 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Middle School)85.782
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)85.782
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Middle School)76.292
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)76.292
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Middle School)83.690.6
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)83.690.6
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Middle School)78.279.2
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)78.279.2
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Middle School)80100
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)80100
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Middle School)86.794.3
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)86.794.3
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Middle School)8094.4
 14.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)8094.4
 14.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Middle School)91.1100
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)91.1100
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students229212
 7.4%
African American22
American Indian22
Asian01
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White212205
 3.3%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%20.8%
 9.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grundy Center Middle School

Students who attend Grundy Center Middle School usually go on to attend Grundy Center High School

Students at Grundy Center Middle School are 97% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Grundy Center Middle School.

Yes! Grundy Center Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 337 Iowa middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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