Summary:
The 52544 zip code in Iowa has only one middle school, Howar Middle School, which is part of the Centerville Community School District. This school appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with below-average test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a low ranking within the state.
Howar Middle School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and its district is ranked 274 out of 313 in Iowa. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 264 out of 337 Iowa middle schools in 2023-2024 to 281 out of 344 in 2024-2025. Student test scores at Howar Middle School are generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 57.6% to 68.5% compared to state averages of 70.5% to 80.2%.
The school also has a high percentage of students (45.42%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. While the student-teacher ratio of 16.7 is slightly higher than the state average, the school's spending per student of $15,336 in 2018-2019 suggests that it may not have the resources needed to provide a high-quality education to its students. Overall, the data suggests that Howar Middle School is a struggling school that may benefit from targeted interventions and additional resources to support its students and improve academic outcomes.
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