Oskaloosa Middle School

Oskaloosa Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with a student population of 430. The school is part of the Oskaloosa Community School District, which is ranked 225 out of 313 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oskaloosa Middle School has had a fluctuating ranking within Iowa middle schools, ranging from 230 out of 344 in 2024-2025 to 166 out of 337 in 2023-2024, with its rating varying between 2 and 3 stars out of 5 on the SchoolDigger scale. In comparison, the nearby Pella Middle School has consistently ranked much higher, between 13 and 19 out of 334-344 Iowa middle schools, and maintains a 5-star rating. Oskaloosa Middle School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 32.1% in recent years, which is on par with the nearby Jefferson Intermediate school.

Academically, Oskaloosa Middle School's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the ISASP tests, is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, the Pella schools consistently outperform the state averages, with Pella Middle School and Jefferson Intermediate having significantly higher proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics and Science. Despite the higher spending per student at Oskaloosa Middle School, the school's academic performance lags behind the Pella schools, which have lower spending but better outcomes.