Serving 130 students in grades 5-8, South Winneshiek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 11% 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: 130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
South Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek Middle School is 0.20, 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.
South Winneshiek Middle School is ranked #832 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend South Winneshiek Middle School?
130 students attend South Winneshiek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Winneshiek Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Winneshiek Middle School?
South Winneshiek Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Winneshiek Middle School offer ?
South Winneshiek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Winneshiek Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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