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IKM-Manning Middle School

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IKM-Manning Middle School ranks 92 nd of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-8

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 73% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

IKM-Manning Middle School is a public middle school in Manning, Iowa, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 289 students. The school is part of the IKM-Manning Community School District, which is ranked 52 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of IKM-Manning Middle School is its consistent academic excellence. The school consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts (ranging from 71.7% to 88%) and Mathematics (ranging from 79.2% to 93%). In comparison, the nearby Denison Middle School had lower proficiency rates in these subjects.

While IKM-Manning Middle School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates over the past few years, reaching 21.6% in 2023-2024, this is still lower than the 23.8% rate reported in 2022-2023 and lower than the 21.6% rate at Denison Middle School in the same year. Additionally, IKM-Manning Middle School has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.1% to 35.21% over the past few years, compared to the 65.31% rate at Denison Middle School. This suggests that the school serves a more affluent student population, which may have implications for the school's resources and programming.

297

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,934

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455

(712) 655-3781

District: IKM-Manning Community School District

Students who attend IKM-Manning Middle School usually attend:

High:

IKM-Manning High School

Feeder schools for IKM-Manning Middle School:

Elementary:

Irwin Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2013 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 73% meeting standards)

✓Above the Iowa median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg73%

Elementary school

92^nd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 42 pts since 2015

From bottom 42% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

92^nd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 36% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

52^nd of 313IKM-Manning 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	78.3	92 of 576	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	67 of 557	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	50 of 565	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	79.5	84 of 574	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	80.4	82 of 567	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	63.2	234 of 603	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.0	261 of 599	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.8	356 of 616	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.1	265 of 603	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.0	204 of 624	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.0	297 of 626	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	68.6	92 of 344	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	73.0	70 of 337	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.6	70 of 334	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.7	66 of 337	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	67.3	90 of 324	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	63.4	119 of 342	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.6	193 of 343	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.6	125 of 349	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.5	110 of 337	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.4	96 of 350	72.6%	★★★★☆
2012	72.8	62 of 349	82.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics87%+14 vs state

English Language Arts80%+5 vs state

Science75%+8 vs state

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Schools Near IKM-Manning 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
IKM-Manning Middle School	Public	4-8	209 10th St	Manning	51455	Carroll County	IKM-Manning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 655-3781	297	15	20.2	33.3%	277 (93.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	68.6	92^nd of 344 public middle schools	73.3%		73	70^th of 337 public middle schools	79.2%	22	88.0	71.9	85.7	71.7	86.7	86.0	93.0	92.9	79.2	82.2	71.9	80.0	$9,934	$438	$9,496
Carroll Middle School	Public	5-8	3203 N. Grant Road	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 792-8020	459	29	15.8	38.6%	383 (83.4%)	24 (5.2%)	29 (6.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.9%)	45.3	225^th of 344 public middle schools	34.6%		53.3	181^st of 337 public middle schools	46.3%	44		71.7	73.1	73.4	83.1		67.0	70.2	76.1	73.7	57.5	63.6	$12,107	$303	$11,804
Denison Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 North 16th Street	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 263-9393	502	34	14.8	70.1%	133 (26.5%)	21 (4.2%)	331 (65.9%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	60	141^st of 344 public middle schools	59.0%		54.4	174^th of 337 public middle schools	48.4%	33			75.0	74.5	89.7			80.9	63.7	86.1		80.0	$11,728	$298	$11,430

Frequently Asked Questions about IKM-Manning Middle School

What high school do graduates of IKM-Manning Middle School attend?

Students who attend IKM-Manning Middle School usually go on to attend IKM-Manning High School

Is IKM-Manning Middle School a good school?

IKM-Manning Middle School ranks 92^nd of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend IKM-Manning Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 297 students attended IKM-Manning Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of IKM-Manning Middle School?

Students at IKM-Manning Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is IKM-Manning Middle School in?

IKM-Manning Community School District

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