Serving 241 students in grades 6-8, Van Meter Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Van Meter 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 Van Meter Middle School is 0.13, 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.
Van Meter Middle School is ranked #46 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Van Meter Middle School?
241 students attend Van Meter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Van Meter Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Van Meter Middle School?
Van Meter Middle School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Meter Middle School offer ?
Van Meter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Meter Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 241 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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