Serving 358 students in grades 5-8, Spirit Lake Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Spirit Lake Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spirit Lake Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Spirit Lake Middle School is ranked #172 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Spirit Lake Middle School?
358 students attend Spirit Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Spirit Lake Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spirit Lake Middle School?
Spirit Lake Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spirit Lake Middle School offer ?
Spirit Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spirit Lake Middle School part of?
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