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North Central Junior High School

180 E. Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 622 students in grades 7-8, North Central Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

North Central Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Central Junior High School's student population of 622 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
North Central Junior High 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 North Central Junior High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#170 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
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79%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Central Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Central Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Central Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
13%
7%
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White
69%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of North Central Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Central Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Central Junior High School's ranking?
North Central Junior High School is ranked #170 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Central Junior High School often compared to?
North Central Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Central Junior High School?
622 students attend North Central Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of North Central Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Central Junior High School?
North Central Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Central Junior High School offer ?
North Central Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Central Junior High School part of?
North Central Junior High School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is North Central Junior High School located?
North Central Junior High School is located in the Wickham neighborhood of North Liberty, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Wickham.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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