Serving 258 students in grades 5-8, North Cedar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)67%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)62%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend North Cedar Middle School?
258 students attend North Cedar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Cedar Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Cedar Middle School?
North Cedar Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Cedar Middle School offer ?
North Cedar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is North Cedar Middle School part of?
North Cedar Middle School is part of North Cedar Community School District.
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