Is Spirit Lake Middle School a good school?

Spirit Lake Middle School ranks 91 st of 336 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spirit Lake Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Spirit Lake Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Spirit Lake Middle School?

Students at Spirit Lake Middle School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Spirit Lake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Spirit Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Spirit Lake High School

Spirit Lake Middle School in Spirit Lake IA

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Spirit Lake Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Spirit Lake Middle School 91^st of 336 Iowa public middle schools. (See Spirit Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Spirit Lake Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spirit Lake Community School District 78^th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spirit Lake Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	79.52	26^th	349	92.6%
2013	78.41	32^nd	350	90.9%
2014	72.61	68^th	337	79.8%
2015	77.00	46^th	349	86.8%
2016	61.01	135^th	343	60.6%
2017	77.35	43^rd	327	86.9%
2018	70.06	76^th	318	76.1%
2019	75.01	55^th	342	83.9%
2021	66.50	100^th	324	69.1%
2022	79.26	44^th	337	86.9%
2023	69.34	90^th	334	73.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Spirit Lake Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1989	182	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
1990	183	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	184
1991	192	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	194
1992	404	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	405
1993	424	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	425
1994	411	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	417
1995	391	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	391
1996	391	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	391
1997	401	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	401
1998	426	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	426
1999	406	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	406
2000	426	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	431
2001	414	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	419
2002	431	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	437
2003	431	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	437
2004	390	2	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	400
2005	388	1	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	397
2006	369	0	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	379
2007	351	2	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	362
2008	382	2	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	395
2009	363	2	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	377
2010	393	4	5	4	1	0	1	408
2011	388	5	4	11	0	0	4	412
2012	384	8	4	17	0	0	4	417
2013	364	2	2	18	0	0	5	391
2014	334	2	3	10	0	0	4	353
2015	309	2	3	4	0	0	5	323
2016	327	2	5	8	1	0	10	353
2017	317	0	3	7	1	0	11	339
2018	318	3	6	11	1	0	14	353
2019	337	4	5	11	2	0	13	372
2020	311	2	3	13	2	0	13	344
2021	331	0	3	16	1	0	12	363
2022	309	0	2	16	2	0	14	343
2023	314	2	0	22	0	0	20	358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spirit Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	174	13.7	12.7	16.1
1989	183	12.7	14.4	14.2
1990	184	12.7	14.4	10.9
1991	194	12.7	15.2	12.9
1992	405	21.0	19.2	6.2
1993	425	19.5	21.8	13.4
1994	417	24.5	17.0	15.1
1995	391	23.7	16.5	15.3
1996	391	23.7	16.5	15.3
1997	401	23.7	16.9	16.7
1998	426	24.7	17.2	16
1999	406	25.5	15.9	21.7
2000	431	28.1	15.3	16
2001	419	30.9	13.6	14.1
2002	437	31.1	14.1	15.1
2003	437	31.1	14.1	15.1
2004	400	31.5	12.7	14.3
2005	397	32.6	12.2	14.1
2006	379	26.6	14.2	16.6
2007	362	25.6	14.1	16
2008	395	26.7	14.8	18.7
2009	377	28.0	13.5	26.5
2010	408	27.9	14.5	25.5
2011	412	26.3	15.6	25.5
2012	417	25.8	16.1	21.6
2013	391	25.6	15.2	24.3
2014	353	21.6	16.2	26.6
2015	323	22.0	14.6	23.8
2016	353	23.0	15.3	25.5
2017	339	23.0	14.7	27.4
2018	353	21.5	16.3	24.9
2019	372	21.7	17.1	30.6
2020	344	21.6	15.8	33.7
2021	363	22.4	16.2	24.8
2022	343	22.9	14.9	21
2023	358	22.0	16.2	24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spirit Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	174	13.7	12.7	16.1
1989	183	12.7	14.4	14.2
1990	184	12.7	14.4	10.9
1991	194	12.7	15.2	12.9
1992	405	21.0	19.2	6.2
1993	425	19.5	21.8	13.4
1994	417	24.5	17.0	15.1
1995	391	23.7	16.5	15.3
1996	391	23.7	16.5	15.3
1997	401	23.7	16.9	16.7
1998	426	24.7	17.2	16
1999	406	25.5	15.9	21.7
2000	431	28.1	15.3	16
2001	419	30.9	13.6	14.1
2002	437	31.1	14.1	15.1
2003	437	31.1	14.1	15.1
2004	400	31.5	12.7	14.3
2005	397	32.6	12.2	14.1
2006	379	26.6	14.2	16.6
2007	362	25.6	14.1	16
2008	395	26.7	14.8	18.7
2009	377	28.0	13.5	26.5
2010	408	27.9	14.5	25.5
2011	412	26.3	15.6	25.5
2012	417	25.8	16.1	21.6
2013	391	25.6	15.2	24.3
2014	353	21.6	16.2	26.6
2015	323	22.0	14.6	23.8
2016	353	23.0	15.3	25.5
2017	339	23.0	14.7	27.4
2018	353	21.5	16.3	24.9
2019	372	21.7	17.1	30.6
2020	344	21.6	15.8	33.7
2021	363	22.4	16.2	24.8
2022	343	22.9	14.9	21
2023	358	22.0	16.2	24.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spirit Lake Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$62 (0.5%)	$12,195 (99.5%)	$12,257

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spirit Lake Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 55^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 90^th of 334 Middle schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Middle School)	64.6	66.3	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Community School District)	64.6	66.3	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Middle School)	81.7	91	9.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Community School District)	81.7	91	9.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Middle School)	72.1	84.3	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Community School District)	72.1	84.3	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Middle School)	76.7	83.3	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Community School District)	76.7	83.3	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Middle School)	74.4	65.2	9.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Community School District)	74.4	65.2	9.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Middle School)	81	75	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Community School District)	81	75	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Middle School)	85.1	90.4	5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Community School District)	85.1	90.4	5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Middle School)	86.8	83.1	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Community School District)	86.8	83.1	3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	372	358	3.8%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	5	0	100%
Hispanic	11	22	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	337	314	6.8%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.6%	24.3%	6.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISASP English Language Arts (2023)				ISASP Mathematics (2023)				ISASP Science (2023)		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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Spirit Lake Middle School	Public	5-8	609 28th St	Spirit Lake	51360	Dickinson County	Spirit Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 336-1370	358	22	16.2	24.3%	314 (87.7%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	69.3	91^st of 336 public middle schools	72.9%		79.3	44^th of 337 public middle schools	86.9%	47	66.3	84.3	65.2	90.4	91.0	83.3	75.0	83.1	59.6	80.7	$12,257	$62	$12,195
Okoboji Middle School	Public	5-8	1800 6th Street	Milford	51351	Dickinson County	Okoboji Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 338-4757	346	28	12.2	36.4%	309 (89.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	73.4	72^nd of 336 public middle schools	78.6%		75.2	63^rd of 337 public middle schools	81.3%	9	72.5	75.6	75.9	84.2	82.5	90.1	74.7	85.3	73.8	89.5	$13,326	$189	$13,137
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School	Public	5-8	1430 1st Ave. S.	Estherville	51334	Emmet County	Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 362-2335	312	29	10.6	52.6%	210 (67.3%)	4 (1.3%)	88 (28.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	45.9	206^th of 336 public middle schools	38.7%		52.2	172^nd of 337 public middle schools	49.0%	34	58.9	65.0	73.9	84.2	67.1	56.7	65.9	76.3	61.6	65.8	$14,122	$205	$13,917
Spencer Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 10th Avenue East	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 262-3345	514	32	16.2	43.0%	449 (87.4%)	3 (0.6%)	40 (7.8%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	58.7	157^th of 336 public middle schools	53.3%		53.7	164^th of 337 public middle schools	51.3%	7		79.6	75.2	77.9		80.3	68.3	82.4		65.8	$11,941	$315	$11,626

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