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Mediapolis Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

3^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 99% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Mediapolis Middle School is a public middle school in Mediapolis, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 225 students. The school is part of the Mediapolis Community School District, which is ranked 25th out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mediapolis 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, with 6th-8th grade students scoring over 90% proficient or better in ELA and Math. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 12.3% to 23.4% over the past few years. Mediapolis Middle School also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch (24.89% in 2023-2024) compared to the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to the nearby middle schools in the Burlington Community School District, such as Edward Stone Middle School and Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, Mediapolis Middle School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and more favorable student-teacher ratio. Despite spending less per student than these nearby schools, Mediapolis Middle School is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.

222

Students ?

20.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,926

Per pupil spending ?

29.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637

(319) 394-3101

District: Mediapolis Community School District

Students who attend Mediapolis Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mediapolis High School

Feeder schools for Mediapolis Middle School:

Elementary:

Mediapolis Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (92% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Iowa middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school92%

District avg92%

Iowa avg74%

3^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 21 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 313Mediapolis 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	90.4	3 of 344	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	82.1	26 of 337	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	70.3	86 of 334	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	49 of 337	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	79.8	43 of 324	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.8	57 of 342	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.4	18 of 318	94.3%	★★★★★
2017	59.9	129 of 327	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.7	95 of 343	72.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.4	76 of 349	78.2%	★★★★☆
2014	72.8	66 of 337	80.4%	★★★★☆
2013	78.7	30 of 350	91.4%	★★★★★
2012	80.3	23 of 349	93.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts93%+17 vs state

Mathematics93%+20 vs state

Science88%+18 vs state

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Schools Near Mediapolis 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
Mediapolis Middle School	Public	6-8	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 394-3101	222	11	20.3	29.7%	208 (93.7%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	90.4	3^rd of 344 public middle schools	99.1%		82.1	26^th of 337 public middle schools	92.3%	23		93.9	91.4	94.2		93.9	90.1	95.7		88.4	$10,926	$142	$10,784
Wapello Junior High School	Public	6-8	501 Buchanan St	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 523-8131	102	6	17.3	45.1%	86 (84.3%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	44.5	232^nd of 344 public middle schools	32.6%		43.3	223^rd of 337 public middle schools	33.8%	9		62.2	79.3	82.9		73.0	82.8	77.1		51.4	$10,707	$112	$10,595
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3075 Sunnyside	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8390	412	39	10.5	58.3%	252 (61.2%)	64 (15.5%)	27 (6.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (15.8%)								(n/a)	49.7	54.4			54.4	52.9			42.6		$15,689	$693	$14,996
Edward Stone Middle School	Public	7-8	3000 Mason Rd.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 752-4393	452	30	15.0	56.6%	283 (62.6%)	72 (15.9%)	50 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.4%)	6.7	323^rd of 344 public middle schools	6.1%		8.2	317^th of 337 public middle schools	5.9%	6			55.8	71.4			39.4	41.7		48.9	$13,000	$568	$12,432

Frequently Asked Questions about Mediapolis Middle School

Is Mediapolis Middle School a good school?

Yes! Mediapolis Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 344 Iowa middle schools.

How many students attend Mediapolis Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 222 students attended Mediapolis Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Mediapolis Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Mediapolis Middle School?

Students at Mediapolis Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Mediapolis Middle School in?

Mediapolis Community School District

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