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Vinton-shellsburg Middle School

212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 318 students in grades 6-8, Vinton-shellsburg 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 82% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Vinton-shellsburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School's student population of 318 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Vinton-shellsburg 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 Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#111 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
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White
92%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vinton-shellsburg Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vinton-shellsburg Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vinton-shellsburg Middle School's ranking?
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is ranked #111 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 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Vinton-shellsburg Middle School?
318 students attend Vinton-shellsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vinton-shellsburg Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vinton-shellsburg Middle School?
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vinton-shellsburg Middle School offer ?
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vinton-shellsburg Middle School part of?
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is part of Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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