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Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Q: Is Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School a good school?

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School ranks 77 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

77^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Vinton, Iowa, part of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District. With 337 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.1, the school consistently performs well, ranking among the top middle schools in Iowa.

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School's academic performance is impressive, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) exams. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 74.1% in 6th grade ELA, 75.4% in 7th grade ELA, 90.7% in 8th grade ELA, 80.6% in 6th grade Math, 87.7% in 7th grade Math, 86% in 8th grade Math, and 87.9% in 8th grade Science. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Iowa, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent year.

While the school has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, from 28.6% in 2023-2024 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, this rate is still higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 37.69% in 2021-2022 to 48.96% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids, Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution with lower chronic absenteeism and higher proficiency rates.

331

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,566

Per pupil spending ?

52.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349

(319) 436-4728

District: Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Students who attend Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vinton-Shellsburg High School

Feeder schools for Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School:

Elementary:	Shellsburg Elementary School
	Tilford Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (83% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Iowa middle schools

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg83%

Iowa avg74%

77^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 22%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

99^th of 313Vinton-Shellsburg 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	71.1	77 of 344	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	101 of 337	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	42 of 334	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	81.2	32 of 337	90.5%	★★★★★
2021	82.9	28 of 324	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	81.1	33 of 342	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	74.4	57 of 318	82.1%	★★★★☆
2017	80.6	27 of 327	91.7%	★★★★★
2016	78.4	47 of 343	86.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.0	77 of 349	77.9%	★★★★☆
2014	70.2	83 of 337	75.4%	★★★★☆
2013	62.7	119 of 350	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.4	175 of 349	49.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science88%+17 vs state

Mathematics85%+12 vs state

English Language Arts80%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Vinton-Shellsburg 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	212 W. 15th St.	Vinton	52349	Benton County	Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 436-4728	331	23	14.4	52.3%	301 (90.9%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	71.1	77^th of 344 public middle schools	77.6%		68.1	101^st of 337 public middle schools	70.0%	24			74.1	75.4	90.7			80.6	87.7	86.0		87.9	$11,566	$339	$11,227
Benton Community Middle School	Public	7-8	600 1st St	Van Horne	52346	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 228-8701	235	14	16.8	21.7%	215 (91.5%)	6 (2.6%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	62.1	131^st of 344 public middle schools	61.9%		53	185^th of 337 public middle schools	45.1%	54				77.0	89.8				73.0	75.9		83.3	$9,661	$223	$9,438
Center Point-Urbana Middle School	Public	6-8	613 Summit Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	290	23	12.5	19.0%	275 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	81.4	27^th of 344 public middle schools	92.2%		77.6	47^th of 337 public middle schools	86.1%	20			86.2	87.5	91.7			86.2	81.7	88.1		88.1	$12,542	$448	$12,095
Union Middle School	Public	6-8	505 West	Dysart	52224	Tama County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 476-5100	194	16	12.1	27.8%	180 (92.8%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	72.8	66^th of 344 public middle schools	80.8%					(n/a)			79.4	95.2	88.1			70.6	81.0	88.1		88.1	$14,761	$210	$14,552
Norway Elementary School	Public	4-6	100 School Drive	Norway	52318	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 227-7142	336	24	14.1	25.3%	302 (89.9%)	5 (1.5%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.6%)								(n/a)	87.3	67.0	74.8			86.3	66.1	82.6			67.0		$11,644	$356	$11,288
Taft Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 E Ave NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2243	593	38	15.4	46.5%	395 (66.6%)	82 (13.8%)	38 (6.4%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (10.6%)	45	227^th of 344 public middle schools	34.0%		38.2	244^th of 337 public middle schools	27.6%	17			75.0	74.9	85.5			69.8	69.1	71.5		66.5	$15,361	$386	$14,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Is Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School a good school?

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School ranks 77^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School attend?

Students who attend Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School usually go on to attend Vinton-Shellsburg High School

What is the racial makeup of Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?

Students at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 331 students attended Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School.

What district is Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School in?

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

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