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Sheldon Middle School

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Sheldon Middle School ranks 59 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 83% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Sheldon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Sheldon, Iowa, part of the Sheldon Community School District, which is ranked 46 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 319 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.5, Sheldon Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across all grade levels and subjects.

For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 92.3% of 5th graders at Sheldon Middle School were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 71.5%. This pattern holds true for English Language Arts and Science as well. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sioux Center Middle School and Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School, Sheldon Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.69% to 46.56% over the past few years. This suggests a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, which may have implications for the school's resources and support needs.

312

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,653

Per pupil spending ?

37.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201

(712) 324-4346

District: Sheldon Community School District

Students who attend Sheldon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sheldon High School

Feeder schools for Sheldon Middle School:

Elementary:

East Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

Hispanic:

24.7%

African American:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 79th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (84% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Iowa middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg84%

Iowa avg72%

59^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

46^th of 313Sheldon 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	74.1	59 of 344	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.0	43 of 337	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	84.2	21 of 334	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	36 of 337	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	61.0	126 of 324	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.7	99 of 342	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	43 of 318	86.5%	★★★★☆
2017	77.5	41 of 327	87.5%	★★★★☆
2016	79.1	44 of 343	87.2%	★★★★☆
2015	71.5	73 of 349	79.1%	★★★★☆
2014	72.2	70 of 337	79.2%	★★★★☆
2013	74.2	55 of 350	84.3%	★★★★☆
2012	71.2	71 of 349	79.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts86%+12 vs state

Mathematics86%+14 vs state

Science77%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Sheldon 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 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
Sheldon Middle School	Public	5-8	310 23rd Avenue	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4346	312	24	13.0	37.2%	216 (69.2%)	8 (2.6%)	77 (24.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	74.1	59^th of 344 public middle schools	82.8%		78	43^rd of 337 public middle schools	87.2%	16	82.1	91.8	79.7	91.0	92.3	95.3	70.3	82.1	75.6	78.8	$13,653	$708	$12,945
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School	Public	5-8	509 Main St.	Sanborn	51248	O'Brien County	Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 930-3281	165	13	12.7	50.3%	134 (81.2%)	3 (1.8%)	25 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	59.7	143^rd of 344 public middle schools	58.4%		76.1	56^th of 337 public middle schools	83.4%	87	69.0	77.8	87.5	91.1	64.3	62.2	70.8	80.0	71.4	80.0	$30,374	$160	$30,215
George-Little Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	500 E Indiana Ave	George	51237	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 475-3311	61	4	13.7	32.8%	55 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.3%)	57.7	155^th of 344 public middle schools	54.9%		30.5	265^th of 337 public middle schools	21.4%	110			78.6	72.4			82.1	75.9		82.8	$11,496	$122	$11,374
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School	Public	5-8	120 11th Ave NE	Sibley	51249	Osceola County	Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 754-2542	185	12	15.4	50.3%	123 (66.5%)	1 (0.5%)	48 (25.9%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.3%)	2 (1.1%)	36.6	259^th of 344 public middle schools	24.7%		70	85^th of 337 public middle schools	74.8%	174	69.8	77.5	61.9	72.3	79.1	72.5	71.4	63.8	69.8	72.3	$10,416	$259	$10,157
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
Sioux Center Middle School	Public	6-8	550 9th St NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-3783	367	28	13.1	47.4%	191 (52.0%)	9 (2.5%)	157 (42.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	50.5	198^th of 344 public middle schools	42.4%		65.5	113^th of 337 public middle schools	66.5%	85		73.8	73.0	90.3		63.1	63.1	82.3		80.5	$12,834	$156	$12,678

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheldon Middle School

How many students attend Sheldon Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 312 students attended Sheldon Middle School.

Is Sheldon Middle School a good school?

Sheldon Middle School ranks 59^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Sheldon Middle School in?

Sheldon Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Sheldon Middle School?

Students at Sheldon Middle School are 69% White, 25% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Sheldon Middle School attend?

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

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