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Remsen-Union Middle School

Q: Is Remsen-Union Middle School a good school?

Remsen-Union Middle School ranks 71 st of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

71^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Remsen-Union Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Remsen-Union Community School District in Remsen, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school has consistently performed well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with a majority of its students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels.

Compared to the state averages, Remsen-Union Middle School's performance on the ISASP tests was notably higher in several areas, including 8th grade English Language Arts, 6th and 7th grade Mathematics, and 8th grade Science. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated over the past few years and are generally higher than the state average, which may be an area for improvement. Additionally, Remsen-Union Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.8% to 37.5%, indicating a higher level of economic need in the student population compared to the state average.

When compared to the nearby Kingsley-Pierson Community School District, MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District, and Le Mars Community School District, Remsen-Union Middle School's academic performance is mixed, with some areas where it outperforms and others where it lags behind. The school's higher spending per student and student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its academic success, but these areas could also be opportunities for improvement.

189

Students ?

27.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,070

Per pupil spending ?

28%

Free/discounted lunch ?

511 Roosevelt
Remsen, IA 51050

(712) 786-1101

District: Remsen-Union Community School District

Feeder schools for Remsen-Union Middle School:

Elementary:

Remsen-Union Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2019 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (77% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Iowa middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 79th (2025) from a 29th-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 27 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg72%

71^st of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 313Remsen-Union 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	72.4	71 of 344	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.3	137 of 337	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.8	133 of 334	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.3	125 of 337	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.2	102 of 324	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.3	244 of 342	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.3	133 of 318	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.0	218 of 327	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	73.4	68 of 343	80.2%	★★★★☆
2015	90.4	4 of 349	98.9%	★★★★★
2014	70.6	80 of 337	76.3%	★★★★☆
2013	68.2	78 of 350	77.7%	★★★★☆
2012	54.2	166 of 349	52.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+5 vs state

Mathematics79%+7 vs state

Science70%~ state avg

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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
Remsen-Union Middle School	Public	5-8	511 Roosevelt	Remsen	51050	Plymouth County	Remsen-Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 786-1101	189	7	27.0	28.0%	175 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.6%)	72.4	71^st of 344 public middle schools	79.4%		62.3	137^th of 337 public middle schools	59.3%	66	67.9	83.6	78.4	93.9	71.4	83.6	86.5	75.8	64.3	78.8	$14,070	$80	$13,990
Le Mars Middle School	Public	6-8	977 3rd Ave SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-7022	487	33	14.8	39.8%	340 (69.8%)	21 (4.3%)	90 (18.5%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (2.1%)	18 (3.7%)	67.1	104^th of 344 public middle schools	69.8%		64.2	121^st of 337 public middle schools	64.1%	17		77.2	82.7	91.8		76.5	77.8	89.7		73.3	$11,970	$241	$11,730
MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1104 5th Ave	Alton	51003	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 756-4128	337	23	14.7	26.4%	255 (75.7%)	4 (1.2%)	59 (17.5%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.3%)	82.5	23^rd of 344 public middle schools	93.3%		87.9	12^th of 337 public middle schools	96.4%	11		89.4	90.7	89.3		87.6	87.9	85.4		82.5	$11,717	$594	$11,123
Pierson Middle School	Public	5-8	321 4th St	Pierson	51048	Woodbury County	Kingsley-Pierson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 375-5939	126	8	16.0	38.1%	103 (81.7%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	6 (4.8%)	68.2	96^th of 344 public middle schools	72.1%					(n/a)	88.9	77.8	81.1	90.3	77.8	70.4	81.1	87.1	81.5	80.6	$12,591	$155	$12,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Remsen-Union Middle School

Is Remsen-Union Middle School a good school?

Remsen-Union Middle School ranks 71^st of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Remsen-Union Middle School in?

Remsen-Union Community School District

How many students attend Remsen-Union Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 189 students attended Remsen-Union Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Remsen-Union Middle School?

Students at Remsen-Union Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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