Serving 653 students in grades 6-8, Meredith 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 36% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 653 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Meredith 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 Meredith Middle School is 0.78, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Meredith Middle School?
653 students attend Meredith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Meredith Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meredith Middle School?
Meredith Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meredith Middle School offer ?
Meredith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meredith Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 653 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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