Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, Lewis Central Middle School ranks in the top 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 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 730 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Lewis Central 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 Lewis Central Middle School is 0.37, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lewis Central Middle School?
730 students attend Lewis Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lewis Central Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis Central Middle School?
Lewis Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis Central Middle School offer ?
Lewis Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis Central Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 730 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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