Serving 490 students in grades 6-8, Denison 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 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Denison 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 Denison Middle School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Denison Middle School is ranked #573 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
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 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Denison Middle School?
490 students attend Denison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Denison Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denison Middle School?
Denison Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denison Middle School offer ?
Denison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denison Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 490 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
