Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, Ballard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Ballard Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ballard Middle School is ranked #108 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ballard Middle School?
432 students attend Ballard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ballard Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard Middle School?
Ballard Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballard Middle School offer ?
Ballard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard Middle School part of?
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