Serving 365 students in grades 5-8, Oelwein 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 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Oelwein 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 Oelwein Middle School is 0.26, 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.
Oelwein Middle School is ranked #1089 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Oelwein Middle School?
365 students attend Oelwein Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Oelwein Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Oelwein Middle School?
Oelwein Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oelwein Middle School offer ?
Oelwein Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oelwein Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 365 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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