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Algona Middle School

Summary:

Algona Middle School is a public middle school in Algona, Iowa, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 440 students. The school is part of the Algona Community School District, which is ranked 92 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Algona Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 80.8% to 92.6%, compared to the state average of 69% to 77.5%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 80.7% to 87.9%, compared to the state average of 69.9% to 73.2%. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 31 out of 337 Iowa middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Algona Middle School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority (87.95% in 2022-2023) being White. The school has a moderate percentage of students (41.14% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than the nearby West Bend-Mallard Middle School (51.35% in 2022-2023). Additionally, Algona Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby West Bend-Mallard Middle School (20 in 2022-2023).


Detail:

Public 5-8

 601 S. Hale
       Algona, IA  50511

(515) 295-7207

District: Algona Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,366 Help


Students who attend Algona Middle School usually attend:

High:    Algona High School

Feeder schools for Algona Middle School:

Elementary:    Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
    Bryant Elementary School
    Lucia Wallace Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Algona Middle School ranks better than 90.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Algona Middle School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Algona Middle School is $13,366.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Algona Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Algona Middle School 31st of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Algona Middle School in the ranking list.)

Algona Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Algona Community School District 92nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Algona Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 61.02 130th 349 62.8%
2013 62.79 118th 350 66.3%
2014 60.81 140th 337 58.5%
2015 68.30 96th 349 72.5%
2016 58.97 146th 343 57.4%
2017 44.84 208th 327 36.4%
2018 54.45 158th 318 50.3%
2019 59.96 137th 342 59.9%
2021 55.24 160th 324 50.6%
2022 70.15 86th 337 74.5%
2023 66.75 101st 334 69.8%
2024 80.76 31st 337 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Algona Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 289 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1989 280 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1990 283 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1991 302 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 338 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 365 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 350 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 367 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 367 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1997 373 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 357 2 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 355 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 324 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 321 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2002 301 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 301 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 292 4 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 272 5 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 287
2006 293 10 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 265 3 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 262 5 7 7 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 264 2 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2010 262 0 0 10 0 0 7 0 279
2011 248 1 2 8 2 0 5 0 266
2012 362 2 3 14 5 0 10 0 396
2013 363 8 6 10 5 0 9 0 401
2014 373 5 6 13 1 0 12 0 410
2015 366 6 4 10 1 0 8 0 395
2016 372 7 6 15 0 1 8 0 409
2017 373 6 8 16 0 0 9 0 412
2018 396 8 6 21 0 1 8 0 440
2019 400 4 7 23 0 1 6 0 441
2020 410 4 5 14 0 0 7 0 440
2021 394 2 0 21 0 0 8 0 425
2022 384 3 0 35 0 0 8 0 430
2023 387 1 0 46 0 0 6 0 440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Algona Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 21.4 13.6 18.8
1989 281 21.4 13.1 20.3
1990 283 21.4 13.2 10.6
1991 305 22.0 13.8 11.8
1992 339 24.0 14.1 14.7
1993 366 25.0 14.6 18
1994 353 24.2 14.6 17
1995 376 26.2 14.4 17
1996 376 26.2 14.4 17
1997 386 24.5 15.8 14
1998 370 24.7 15.0 13.5
1999 365 24.3 15.0 25.8
2000 330 24.5 13.5 27
2001 327 24.8 13.2 27.2
2002 307 23.3 13.2 24.8
2003 307 23.3 13.2 24.8
2004 303 23.6 12.8 27.7
2005 287 25.0 11.5 35.2
2006 311 23.5 13.2 35.7
2007 282 21.5 13.1 30.1
2008 283 20.8 13.6 32.5
2009 279 18.7 14.9 28
2010 279 18.7 14.8 34.4
2011 266 16.0 16.6 32.3
2012 396 18.5 21.4 30.3
2013 401 23.9 16.7 35.4
2014 410 25.2 16.2 33.7
2015 395 25.0 15.8 33.9
2016 409 25.0 16.3 35.7
2017 412 26.0 15.8 36.7
2018 440 27.7 15.8 39.1
2019 441 25.7 17.1 42.4
2020 440 27.7 15.8 37.7
2021 425 28.7 14.8 40.9
2022 430 27.8 15.4 38.8
2023 440 30.1 14.6 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Algona Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 21.4 13.6 18.8
1989 281 21.4 13.1 20.3
1990 283 21.4 13.2 10.6
1991 305 22.0 13.8 11.8
1992 339 24.0 14.1 14.7
1993 366 25.0 14.6 18
1994 353 24.2 14.6 17
1995 376 26.2 14.4 17
1996 376 26.2 14.4 17
1997 386 24.5 15.8 14
1998 370 24.7 15.0 13.5
1999 365 24.3 15.0 25.8
2000 330 24.5 13.5 27
2001 327 24.8 13.2 27.2
2002 307 23.3 13.2 24.8
2003 307 23.3 13.2 24.8
2004 303 23.6 12.8 27.7
2005 287 25.0 11.5 35.2
2006 311 23.5 13.2 35.7
2007 282 21.5 13.1 30.1
2008 283 20.8 13.6 32.5
2009 279 18.7 14.9 28
2010 279 18.7 14.8 34.4
2011 266 16.0 16.6 32.3
2012 396 18.5 21.4 30.3
2013 401 23.9 16.7 35.4
2014 410 25.2 16.2 33.7
2015 395 25.0 15.8 33.9
2016 409 25.0 16.3 35.7
2017 412 26.0 15.8 36.7
2018 440 27.7 15.8 39.1
2019 441 25.7 17.1 42.4
2020 440 27.7 15.8 37.7
2021 425 28.7 14.8 40.9
2022 430 27.8 15.4 38.8
2023 440 30.1 14.6 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Algona Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $258 (1.9%) $13,107 (98.1%) $13,366

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Algona Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 101st of 334 Middle schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Middle School)74.176.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Community School District)74.176.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Algona Middle School)65.978.4
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Algona Community School District)65.978.4
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Middle School)7380
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Community School District)7380
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Algona Middle School)74.880
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Algona Community School District)74.880
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Middle School)75.878.6
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Community School District)75.878.6
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Algona Middle School)78.367
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Algona Community School District)78.367
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Middle School)75.983.5
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Community School District)75.983.5
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Algona Middle School)6380
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Algona Community School District)6380
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students441440
 0.2%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian70
 100%
Hispanic2346
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White400387
 3.3%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%41.1%
 1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Algona Middle School

Students at Algona Middle School are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Algona Middle School usually go on to attend Algona High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Algona Middle School.

Yes. Algona Middle School ranks in the top 9.2% of Iowa middle schools.


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