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Chariton Middle School

1300 N 16th
Chariton, IA 50049
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 285 students in grades 6-8, Chariton 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 is 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Chariton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Chariton Middle School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Chariton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chariton Middle School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#729 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chariton Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chariton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chariton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chariton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Chariton Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chariton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chariton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
90%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chariton Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chariton Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chariton Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Chariton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chariton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chariton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chariton Middle School's ranking?
Chariton Middle School is ranked #729 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Chariton Middle School?
285 students attend Chariton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chariton Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chariton Middle School?
Chariton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chariton Middle School offer ?
Chariton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chariton Middle School part of?
Chariton Middle School is part of Chariton Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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