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Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

Summary:

Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District in Aplington, Iowa, with a student population of 179. The school is ranked 55th out of 337 Iowa middle schools and receives a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aplington-Parkersburg 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 had 93.7% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 77.3%. In Mathematics, the school had 88.9% of 7th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 69.9%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7, compared to nearby schools like Hampton-Dumont Middle School (14.2) and Grundy Center Middle School (13.3).

While Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School outperforms the state average in academic metrics, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Dike-New Hartford Junior High School and AGWSR Middle School, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance and are ranked higher statewide. Additionally, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 96% of students identifying as White, which is in contrast to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Hampton-Dumont Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 215 10th St
       Aplington, IA  50604

(319) 347-6621

District: Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,819 Help


Students who attend Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School usually attend:

High:    Aplington-Parkersburg High School

Feeder schools for Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School:

Elementary:    Aplington Elementary School
    Parkersburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Two or more races:
1.7%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School ranks better than 83.7% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is $12,819.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School 55th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District 33rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 47.19 205th 349 41.3%
2013 44.69 230th 350 34.3%
2014 47.47 199th 337 40.9%
2015 56.73 168th 349 51.9%
2016 52.98 179th 343 47.8%
2017 63.94 109th 327 66.7%
2018 54.41 159th 318 50.0%
2019 63.93 116th 342 66.1%
2021 62.77 116th 324 64.2%
2022 63.22 121st 337 64.1%
2023 75.34 58th 334 82.6%
2024 76.29 55th 337 83.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 200 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1989 189 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1990 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1991 168 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1992 180 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1993 222 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1994 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1995 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1996 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1997 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1998 223 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 233 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2001 204 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2002 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2003 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2004 181 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2005 172 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2006 180 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 184 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2008 183 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2009 430 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 181 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 186
2011 193 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 196
2012 208 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 210
2013 190 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 191
2014 189 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 191
2015 174 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 177
2016 173 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 179
2017 175 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 178
2018 169 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 172
2019 177 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 182
2020 174 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 181
2021 183 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 188
2022 171 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 176
2023 172 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 179

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 Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 14.3 14.0 41.3
1989 190 14.3 13.2 17.4
1990 170 14.5 11.7 0
1991 170 14.5 11.7 17.1
1992 181 15.0 12.0 23.8
1993 226 15.7 14.4 17.3
1994 227 13.3 17.1 18.5
1995 221 18.0 12.3 18.6
1996 221 18.0 12.3 18.6
1997 223 17.5 12.7 11.2
1998 228 16.9 13.5 16.7
1999 221 16.0 13.8 22.6
2000 233 18.5 12.6 26.2
2001 204 18.7 10.9 22.5
2002 197 13.8 14.3 27.4
2003 197 13.8 14.3 27.4
2004 184 12.5 14.7 27.7
2005 173 14.5 11.9 30.6
2006 181 13.5 13.4 23.2
2007 185 13.5 13.7 26.5
2008 185 13.7 13.5 29.2
2009 434 26.1 16.6 25.6
2010 186 12.4 14.9 28.5
2011 196 12.5 15.6 29.1
2012 210 11.5 18.2 34.3
2013 191 12.5 15.2 38.7
2014 191 13.0 14.6 34
2015 177 14.0 12.6 39
2016 179 15.0 11.9 34.6
2017 178 15.1 11.7 37.6
2018 172 14.0 12.2 34.3
2019 182 12.2 14.8 31.3
2020 181 13.3 13.5 28.7
2021 188 13.5 13.8 26.6
2022 176 14.7 11.9 16.5
2023 179 15.2 11.7 25.7

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 Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 14.3 14.0 41.3
1989 190 14.3 13.2 17.4
1990 170 14.5 11.7 0
1991 170 14.5 11.7 17.1
1992 181 15.0 12.0 23.8
1993 226 15.7 14.4 17.3
1994 227 13.3 17.1 18.5
1995 221 18.0 12.3 18.6
1996 221 18.0 12.3 18.6
1997 223 17.5 12.7 11.2
1998 228 16.9 13.5 16.7
1999 221 16.0 13.8 22.6
2000 233 18.5 12.6 26.2
2001 204 18.7 10.9 22.5
2002 197 13.8 14.3 27.4
2003 197 13.8 14.3 27.4
2004 184 12.5 14.7 27.7
2005 173 14.5 11.9 30.6
2006 181 13.5 13.4 23.2
2007 185 13.5 13.7 26.5
2008 185 13.7 13.5 29.2
2009 434 26.1 16.6 25.6
2010 186 12.4 14.9 28.5
2011 196 12.5 15.6 29.1
2012 210 11.5 18.2 34.3
2013 191 12.5 15.2 38.7
2014 191 13.0 14.6 34
2015 177 14.0 12.6 39
2016 179 15.0 11.9 34.6
2017 178 15.1 11.7 37.6
2018 172 14.0 12.2 34.3
2019 182 12.2 14.8 31.3
2020 181 13.3 13.5 28.7
2021 188 13.5 13.8 26.6
2022 176 14.7 11.9 16.5
2023 179 15.2 11.7 25.7

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 Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $142 (1.1%) $12,677 (98.9%) $12,819

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aplington-Parkersburg 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 116th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 58th of 334 Middle schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School)72.185.3
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)72.185.3
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School)80.383.8
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)80.383.8
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School)8784.8
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)8784.8
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School)8373.9
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)8373.9
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School)75.887.5
 11.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)75.887.5
 11.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School)58.579.7
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)58.579.7
 21.2%
   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 Students182179
 1.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White177172
 2.8%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.3%25.7%
 5.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

Students who attend Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School usually go on to attend Aplington-Parkersburg High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School.

Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School ranks 55th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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