Serving 363 students in grades 7-8, Pella Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Pella 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 Pella Middle School is 0.22, 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.
Pella Middle School is ranked #24 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pella Middle School often compared to?
Pella Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knoxville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Pella Middle School?
363 students attend Pella Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pella Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Pella Middle School?
Pella Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pella Middle School offer ?
Pella Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pella Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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