Serving 130 students in grades 6-8, Newell-fonda 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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: 130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Newell-fonda 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 Newell-fonda Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Newell-fonda Middle School is ranked #844 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Newell-fonda Middle School?
130 students attend Newell-fonda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Newell-fonda Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newell-fonda Middle School?
Newell-fonda Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newell-fonda Middle School offer ?
Newell-fonda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newell-fonda Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
