Serving 217 students in grades 5-8, Grundy Center Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Grundy Center Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grundy Center Middle School is 0.10, 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.
Grundy Center Middle School is ranked #49 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grundy Center Middle School?
217 students attend Grundy Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Grundy Center Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grundy Center Middle School?
Grundy Center Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grundy Center Middle School offer ?
Grundy Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grundy Center Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
