Serving 319 students in grades 5-8, Sheldon Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Sheldon Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon Middle School is 0.41, 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.
Sheldon Middle School is ranked #87 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sheldon Middle School?
319 students attend Sheldon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sheldon Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheldon Middle School?
Sheldon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheldon Middle School offer ?
Sheldon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheldon Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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