Serving 227 students in grades 6-8, Mediapolis Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Mediapolis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Mediapolis Middle School's student population of 227 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Mediapolis Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mediapolis Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Mediapolis Middle School is ranked #193 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mediapolis Middle School often compared to?
Mediapolis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, Edward Stone Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mediapolis Middle School?
227 students attend Mediapolis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mediapolis Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mediapolis Middle School?
Mediapolis Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mediapolis Middle School offer ?
Mediapolis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mediapolis Middle School part of?
Mediapolis Middle School is part of Mediapolis Comm School District.
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