Serving 431 students in grades 5-8, South Tama County 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 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
South Tama County 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 South Tama County Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend South Tama County Middle School?
431 students attend South Tama County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of South Tama County Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Tama County Middle School?
South Tama County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Tama County Middle School offer ?
South Tama County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Tama County Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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