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Pella Middle School

Public Grades 7-8

14^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Pella Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Pella Community School District in Pella, Iowa, with 363 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, thanks to its strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and efficient spending per student.

Pella Middle School's students consistently outperform the state averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 88.8% of 7th graders and 90.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.9% and 80.2%, respectively. The school's mathematics and science proficiency rates also exceed the state averages by a significant margin. Additionally, Pella Middle School has maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.6% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. The school's efficient spending of $12,183 per student, along with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16:1, further contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Pleasantville Middle School and Oskaloosa Middle School, Pella Middle School's academic performance is significantly higher, with its students demonstrating superior proficiency in ISASP tests. This suggests that Pella Middle School is providing a superior educational experience compared to its regional counterparts. The school's consistent high performance and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over several consecutive years further underscores its excellence, making it a model for other middle schools to emulate.

375

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,183

Per pupil spending ?

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219

(641) 628-4784

District: Pella Community School District

Students who attend Pella Middle School usually attend:

High:

Pella High School

Feeder schools for Pella Middle School:

Elementary:	Lincoln Elementary School
	Madison Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (90% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Iowa middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school90%

District avg90%

Iowa avg74%

14^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	85.8	14 of 344	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	85.9	19 of 337	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	85.6	13 of 334	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	92.7	3 of 337	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	2 of 324	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	90.2	8 of 342	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	91.2	2 of 318	99.4%	★★★★★
2017	80.6	28 of 327	91.4%	★★★★★
2016	73.5	67 of 343	80.5%	★★★★☆
2015	82.3	24 of 349	93.1%	★★★★★
2014	81.1	27 of 337	92.0%	★★★★★
2013	83.5	14 of 350	96.0%	★★★★★
2012	85.9	10 of 349	97.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics90%+17 vs state

English Language Arts90%+12 vs state

Science89%+19 vs state

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Schools Near Pella 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
Pella Middle School	Public	7-8	613 E 13th	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-4784	375	25	15.0	15.7%	332 (88.5%)	8 (2.1%)	16 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (4.0%)	85.8	14^th of 344 public middle schools	95.9%		85.9	19^th of 337 public middle schools	94.4%	5				88.8	90.8				88.3	91.4		89.2	$12,183	$122	$12,060
Jefferson Intermediate	Public	4-6	801 E 13th St	Pella	50219	Marion County	Pella Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 628-8267	494	35	14.1	16.6%	435 (88.1%)	5 (1.0%)	20 (4.0%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	14 (2.8%)								(n/a)	88.4	79.4	85.3			78.0	83.8	86.5			76.9		$9,617	$417	$9,200
Lynnville-Sully Middle School	Public	6-8	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 594-4445	121	7	16.1	22.3%	114 (94.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	75.3	53^rd of 344 public middle schools	84.6%		90	7^th of 337 public middle schools	97.9%	46			81.1	87.2	97.1			83.8	70.2	97.1		85.3	$10,764	$205	$10,559
Knoxville Middle School	Public	6-8	413 Willetts Dr	Knoxville	50138	Marion County	Knoxville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 842-3315	323	27	11.9	51.7%	278 (86.1%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.6%)	35.8	262^nd of 344 public middle schools	23.8%		27.5	277^th of 337 public middle schools	17.8%	15			70.5	80.0	78.3			58.5	64.0	63.2		72.6	$13,836	$263	$13,573
Oskaloosa Middle School	Public	6-8	1704 N 3rd St	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 673-8308	404	35	11.4	43.1%	345 (85.4%)	9 (2.2%)	18 (4.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (6.2%)	44.8	230^th of 344 public middle schools	33.1%		56.1	166^th of 337 public middle schools	50.7%	64			71.1	73.2	83.3			77.3	67.4	71.7		69.2	$14,563	$281	$14,283
Pleasantville Middle School	Public	7-8	415 Jones St	Pleasantville	50225	Marion County	Pleasantville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 848-0528	128	7	18.7	33.6%	115 (89.8%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	43.1	239^th of 344 public middle schools	30.5%		55.8	168^th of 337 public middle schools	50.1%	71				65.1	77.4				79.4	82.3		59.7	$6,497	$87	$6,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Pella Middle School

Is Pella Middle School a good school?

Yes! Pella Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 344 Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pella Middle School?

Students at Pella Middle School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Pella Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Pella Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 375 students attended Pella Middle School.

What district is Pella Middle School in?

Pella Community School District

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