Schleswig Middle School

Schleswig Middle School is a public middle school located in Schleswig, Iowa, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 52 students. The school is part of the Schleswig Community School District, which is ranked 199 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schleswig Middle School has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.6% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science show a mixed performance compared to the state and district averages, with some grade levels and subjects performing well while others struggle. Additionally, Schleswig Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.84% to 44.44% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School, Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School, and Denison Middle School, Schleswig Middle School generally performs better than Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School, but lags behind Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School and Denison Middle School in terms of test scores and other metrics. The school's inconsistent performance across different grade levels and subject areas indicates potential areas for improvement, such as targeted interventions, curriculum alignment, and professional development for teachers.