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Nevada Middle School

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Nevada Middle School ranks 52 nd of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Nevada Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Nevada Community School District in Nevada, Iowa. With 421 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it 52 out of 344 Iowa middle schools.

Academically, Nevada Middle School shines, with 84.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 69.8%. This pattern holds true across all grade levels and subjects. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 23.4% in 2022-2023, higher than nearby North Polk Middle School and West Marshall Middle School. The school also serves a relatively diverse student population, with 35-38% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than Gilbert Middle School (11.88%) but lower than Ames Middle School (32.85%).

At $12,308 per student, Nevada Middle School's spending is higher than some nearby schools, such as West Marshall Middle School ($10,835) and Roland-Story Middle School ($10,323), but lower than Gilbert Middle School ($12,292) and Ballard Middle School ($13,142). This investment may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but the school should continue to monitor and address the chronic absenteeism trend and ensure that resources are being used effectively to support student success.

442

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,308

Per pupil spending ?

42.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1035 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201

(515) 382-2751

District: Nevada Community School District

Students who attend Nevada Middle School usually attend:

High:

Nevada High School

Feeder schools for Nevada Middle School:

Elementary:

Central Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.2%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (85% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Iowa middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg85%

Iowa avg72%

52^nd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

63^rd of 313Nevada 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	75.5	52 of 344	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	67.9	104 of 337	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.6	108 of 334	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.6	143 of 337	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.5	180 of 324	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.2	221 of 342	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	63.3	109 of 318	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.4	158 of 327	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.9	138 of 343	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	67.8	103 of 349	70.5%	★★★★☆
2014	63.9	124 of 337	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.7	157 of 350	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.7	155 of 349	55.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics86%+14 vs state

English Language Arts84%+10 vs state

Science83%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Nevada 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
Nevada Middle School	Public	5-8	1035 15th St	Nevada	50201	Story County	Nevada Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 382-2751	442	30	14.7	42.1%	359 (81.2%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (13.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	75.5	52^nd of 344 public middle schools	84.9%		67.9	104^th of 337 public middle schools	69.1%	52	84.8	84.5	77.7	89.6	88.4	83.3	86.0	86.7	81.3	84.0	$12,308	$518	$11,790
Roland-Story Middle School	Public	5-8	206 S Main St	Roland	50236	Story County	Roland-Story Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 388-4348	331	20	16.2	20.5%	304 (91.8%)	7 (2.1%)	9 (2.7%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	83.1	22^nd of 344 public middle schools	93.6%		91.1	3^rd of 337 public middle schools	99.1%	19	81.7	84.6	87.9	92.4	87.1	88.5	86.4	87.0	74.2	87.9	$10,323	$139	$10,183
Gilbert Middle School	Public	6-8	201 E. Mathews	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 232-0540	408	26	15.4	9.3%	347 (85.0%)	7 (1.7%)	20 (4.9%)	17 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	91.8	2^nd of 344 public middle schools	99.4%		92.3	2^nd of 337 public middle schools	99.4%			92.0	98.4	97.1		90.5	92.9	92.9		92.9	$12,292	$237	$12,056
Ames Middle School	Public	6-8	3915 Mortensen Road	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 268-2400	1,033	70	14.7	31.2%	642 (62.1%)	103 (10.0%)	129 (12.5%)	77 (7.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (7.6%)	59.1	147^th of 344 public middle schools	57.3%		55.5	169^th of 337 public middle schools	49.9%	22		81.0	70.5	87.6		82.0	73.4	77.6		74.4	$11,412	$258	$11,154
Ballard Middle School	Public	6-8	509 N Main Ave	Huxley	50124	Story County	Ballard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 597-2815	418	28	15.1	17.7%	387 (92.6%)	4 (1.0%)	14 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	79	35^th of 344 public middle schools	89.8%		71	80^th of 337 public middle schools	76.3%	45		88.5	88.2	82.6		89.9	90.6	83.3		82.6	$13,142	$46	$13,096
West Marshall Middle School	Public	6-8	605 3rd Street NW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 483-2165	213	14	15.3	33.8%	185 (86.9%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	70.1	81^st of 344 public middle schools	76.5%		71	81^st of 337 public middle schools	76.0%			85.3	81.9	93.7		77.3	68.1	84.1		92.1	$10,835	$54	$10,782
North Polk Middle School	Public	6-8	315 NE 141st Ave.	Alleman	50007	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 984-3400	504	31	16.4	8.5%	471 (93.5%)	7 (1.4%)	13 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	83.8	19^th of 344 public middle schools	94.5%		78.5	42^nd of 337 public middle schools	87.5%	23		90.3	85.7	95.8		90.3	77.1	92.8		91.4	$11,145	$144	$11,001

Frequently Asked Questions about Nevada Middle School

How many students attend Nevada Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 442 students attended Nevada Middle School.

Is Nevada Middle School a good school?

Nevada Middle School ranks 52^nd of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Nevada Middle School in?

Nevada Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Nevada Middle School?

Students at Nevada Middle School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Nevada Middle School attend?

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

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