Serving 493 students in grades 6-8, North Polk Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
North Polk Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Polk Middle School is 0.12, 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.
North Polk Middle School is ranked #60 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Polk Middle School?
493 students attend North Polk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of North Polk Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Polk Middle School?
North Polk Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Polk Middle School offer ?
North Polk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Polk Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
