Serving 413 students in grades 5-8, Algona Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Algona Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Algona Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Algona Middle School?
413 students attend Algona Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Algona Middle School students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algona Middle School?
Algona Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Algona Middle School offer ?
Algona Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Algona Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 413 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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