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Roland-Story Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 94% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Roland-Story Middle School is a top-performing public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Roland-Story Community School District in Roland, Iowa. With around 300 students, the school has consistently ranked among the best middle schools in the state, earning a statewide ranking of 22 out of 344 Iowa middle schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roland-Story Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high test scores, outperforming the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) exams across all grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 92.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 80.2%. In mathematics, 87% of 8th graders were proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 74.4%. The school also boasts lower chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a positive school climate and supportive environment for students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Ballard Middle School and Gilbert Middle School, Roland-Story Middle School stands out as a top performer, with its students consistently achieving higher academic outcomes. The school's small size, favorable student-teacher ratio, and strong district support (as evidenced by the Roland-Story Community School District being ranked 6 out of 313 in the state) may be contributing factors to its consistent academic excellence and positive school climate.

331

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,323

Per pupil spending ?

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

206 S Main St
Roland, IA 50236

(515) 388-4348

District: Roland-Story Community School District

Students who attend Roland-Story Middle School usually attend:

High:

Roland-Story High School

Feeder schools for Roland-Story Middle School:

Elementary:

Roland-Story Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

2.7%

African American:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (86% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Iowa middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg86%

Iowa avg72%

22^nd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 313Roland-Story 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	83.1	22 of 344	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	3 of 337	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	82.8	23 of 334	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	9 of 337	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	77.5	51 of 324	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	75.2	53 of 342	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	77 of 318	75.8%	★★★★☆
2017	69.0	86 of 327	73.7%	★★★★☆
2016	66.5	100 of 343	70.8%	★★★★☆
2015	65.6	115 of 349	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	75.2	55 of 337	83.7%	★★★★☆
2013	67.5	84 of 350	76.0%	★★★★☆
2012	71.6	68 of 349	80.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics87%+15 vs state

English Language Arts87%+12 vs state

Science81%+14 vs state

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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
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
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
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
South Hardin Middle School	Public	6-8	200 E. Chestnut	Hubbard	50122	Hardin County	Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 864-2211	196	15	13.1	41.3%	175 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	34.2	267^th of 344 public middle schools	22.4%		34.9	254^th of 337 public middle schools	24.6%	13		69.0	63.5	70.8		75.9	73.0	71.9		62.5	$14,746	$171	$14,575
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Roland-Story Middle School

How many students attend Roland-Story Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 331 students attended Roland-Story Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Roland-Story Middle School attend?

Students who attend Roland-Story Middle School usually go on to attend Roland-Story High School

What is the racial makeup of Roland-Story Middle School?

Students at Roland-Story Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Roland-Story Middle School in?

Roland-Story Community School District

Is Roland-Story Middle School a good school?

Yes. Roland-Story Middle School ranks in the top 6.4% of Iowa middle schools.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

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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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