Serving 466 students in grades 6-8, Hiatt 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 31% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 466 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Hiatt 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 Hiatt Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Hiatt Middle School is ranked #1211 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hiatt Middle School?
466 students attend Hiatt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hiatt Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiatt Middle School?
Hiatt Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hiatt Middle School offer ?
Hiatt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hiatt Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 466 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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