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Humboldt Middle School

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Humboldt Middle School ranks 47 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

47^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Humboldt Middle School is a public middle school located in Humboldt, Iowa, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 431 students. The school is part of the Humboldt Community School District, which is ranked 26th out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Humboldt Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the nearby Robert Blue School and Fort Dodge Middle School. Humboldt Middle School also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.91% in 2023-2024) compared to the nearby schools.

Humboldt Middle School's strong academic performance, stable ranking, and improving SchoolDigger rating indicate a commitment to providing a quality education for its students. While the school outperforms the nearby schools in most metrics, the latter two schools serve a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to their lower academic performance. The school's potential area for improvement is addressing the fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates to ensure consistent student engagement.

454

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,104

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548

(515) 332-2812

District: Humboldt Community School District

Students who attend Humboldt Middle School usually attend:

High:

Humboldt High School

Feeder schools for Humboldt Middle School:

Elementary:	Clyde D Mease Elementary School
	Taft Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (81% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Iowa middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg81%

Iowa avg72%

47^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 24 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 313Humboldt 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	76.2	47 of 344	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	62.7	132 of 337	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.4	54 of 334	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	61.2	130 of 337	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	143 of 324	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.4	64 of 342	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	60.3	130 of 318	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.8	171 of 327	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	62.3	126 of 343	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.3	133 of 349	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.4	74 of 337	78.0%	★★★★☆
2013	62.6	122 of 350	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.7	63 of 349	81.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts83%+9 vs state

Mathematics80%+8 vs state

Science78%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Humboldt 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
Humboldt Middle School	Public	5-8	1400 Wildcat Rd	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 332-2812	454	27	16.5	30.4%	390 (85.9%)	3 (0.7%)	51 (11.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	76.2	47^th of 344 public middle schools	86.3%		62.7	132^nd of 337 public middle schools	60.8%	85	74.4	84.1	86.1	89.0	75.2	79.3	79.5	88.0	72.2	86.1	$12,104	$342	$11,762
Fort Dodge Middle School	Public	6-8	800 North 32nd Street	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 574-5691	765	45	17.0	55.3%	511 (66.8%)	57 (7.5%)	122 (15.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (9.0%)	14.3	309^th of 344 public middle schools	10.2%		21.6	291^st of 337 public middle schools	13.6%	18		64.6	62.4	67.5		54.1	56.6	59.6		59.6	$14,693	$1,115	$13,578
Robert Blue School	Public	5-8	1015 NW 2nd St	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 448-4767	268	22	12.2	65.3%	129 (48.1%)	1 (0.4%)	131 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	15.5	308^th of 344 public middle schools	10.5%		29.1	270^th of 337 public middle schools	19.9%	38	50.0	44.6	58.6	76.7	50.0	27.7	55.2	61.7	50.0	68.3	$13,232	$241	$12,993

Frequently Asked Questions about Humboldt Middle School

Is Humboldt Middle School a good school?

Humboldt Middle School ranks 47^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Humboldt Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Humboldt Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 454 students attended Humboldt Middle School.

What district is Humboldt Middle School in?

Humboldt Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Humboldt Middle School?

Students at Humboldt Middle School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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