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Central Springs Middle School

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Central Springs Middle School ranks 177 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-8

177^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 49% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Central Springs Middle School is a public middle school located in Nora Springs, Iowa, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 265 students. The school is part of the Central Springs Community School District, which is ranked 143 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Central Springs 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 had 85.2% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 80.2%. Similarly, the school had 83% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 64.2%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 7.4% in 2020-2021 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern.

When comparing Central Springs Middle School to nearby schools like Clear Lake Middle School and St Ansgar Middle School, it becomes evident that Central Springs Middle School is performing well academically, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.98% to 42.6% over the past few years, suggests a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state average.

255

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,237

Per pupil spending ?

33.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458-0367

(641) 749-5301

District: Central Springs Community School District

Students who attend Central Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:

Central Springs High School

Feeder schools for Central Springs Middle School:

Elementary:	Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
	Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2014 → 49th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg73%

Elementary school

228^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

177^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 35 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

143^rd of 313Central Springs 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	64.3	228 of 576	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.1	409 of 603	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	68.0	212 of 616	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.8	328 of 603	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	53.9	177 of 344	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.3	253 of 342	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	75.8	57 of 343	83.4%	★★★★☆
2015	74.3	56 of 349	84.0%	★★★★☆
2014	63.0	131 of 337	61.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+5 vs state

Science77%+9 vs state

Mathematics73%~ state avg

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Schools Near Central Springs 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
Central Springs Middle School	Public	4-8	509 N Iowa Ave	Nora Springs	50458	Floyd County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 749-5301	255	14	17.6	33.7%	231 (90.6%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	53.9	177^th of 344 public middle schools	48.5%					(n/a)	78.2	75.5	79.5	82.6	85.2	69.1	81.1	77.3	69.6	70.4	83.0	70.4	$11,237	$302	$10,935
John Adams Middle School	Public	7-8	29 S Illinois Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4420	463	34	13.6	49.0%	309 (66.7%)	42 (9.1%)	58 (12.5%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (5.0%)	20 (4.3%)	22.7	295^th of 344 public middle schools	14.2%		32	263^rd of 337 public middle schools	22.0%	32				67.9	67.5				61.5	70.9		58.2	$17,546	$579	$16,966
Lincoln Intermediate	Public	5-6	1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4423	485	37	13.0	53.2%	338 (69.7%)	25 (5.2%)	50 (10.3%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.4%)	31 (6.4%)								(n/a)		63.5	71.4				66.7	70.1			58.6		$15,785	$436	$15,347
Osage Middle School	Public	5-8	820 Sawyer	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 732-3127	289	17	17.0	35.6%	268 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	68.6	91^st of 344 public middle schools	73.5%		69.6	91^st of 337 public middle schools	73.0%			72.0	79.7	88.2	90.0		74.7	63.8	85.3	80.0	69.3	85.7	$10,699	$177	$10,522
St Ansgar Middle School	Public	6-8	206 East 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 713-4720	132	7	19.4	27.3%	122 (92.4%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	79.7	32^nd of 344 public middle schools	90.7%		86.1	16^th of 337 public middle schools	95.3%	16			87.2	87.2	83.7			94.9	97.4	89.8		77.6	$13,533	$368	$13,166
Clear Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 3rd Ave North	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 357-6114	308	22	13.8	32.1%	261 (84.7%)	8 (2.6%)	22 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.5%)	58.6	152^nd of 344 public middle schools	55.8%		66.6	109^th of 337 public middle schools	67.7%	43			83.5	79.8	81.2			79.1	78.7	70.1		76.1	$13,904	$318	$13,586
Charles City Middle School	Public	5-8	1200 1st Ave.	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 257-6530	386	24	15.8	52.1%	291 (75.4%)	38 (9.8%)	25 (6.5%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.5%)	45.6	222^nd of 344 public middle schools	35.5%		37.5	247^th of 337 public middle schools	26.7%	25		58.9	69.0	71.4	89.2		61.5	70.8	63.3	75.3	57.8	74.2	$12,525	$389	$12,137

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Central Springs Middle School?

Students at Central Springs Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Central Springs Middle School a good school?

Central Springs Middle School ranks 177^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Central Springs Middle School attend?

Students who attend Central Springs Middle School usually go on to attend Central Springs High School

What district is Central Springs Middle School in?

Central Springs Community School District

How many students attend Central Springs Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 255 students attended Central Springs Middle School.

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