Center Point-Urbana Middle School

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Center Point-Urbana Middle School ranks 47 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Center Point-Urbana Middle School is a public middle school serving 337 students in grades 6-8 in the Center Point-Urbana Community School District in Center Point, Iowa. The school has consistently ranked highly among Iowa middle schools, with a current ranking of 47 out of 337 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Center Point-Urbana Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 85.2% of 6th graders, 88.6% of 7th graders, and 90.5% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.5%, 77.3%, and 77.5%, respectively. The school also excels in mathematics and science, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state. Additionally, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.4 over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Center Point-Urbana Middle School's academic performance is impressive, it is worth noting that the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White. This is in contrast to some nearby schools, such as Harding Middle School in Cedar Rapids, which has a more diverse student body. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.58% to 16.32% over the past three years, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools. As the Center Point-Urbana Community School District continues to evaluate and improve its educational offerings, it may want to consider ways to address the lack of racial diversity and explore strategies to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

613 Summit Street
Center Point, IA 52213-0296

(319) 849-1102

District: Center Point-Urbana Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,542

Students who attend Center Point-Urbana Middle School usually attend:

High:

Center Point-Urbana High School

Feeder schools for Center Point-Urbana Middle School:

Elementary:	Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School
	Center Point-Urbana Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Center Point-Urbana Middle School ranks better than 86.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.62. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Point-Urbana Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Center Point-Urbana Middle School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Point-Urbana Middle School is $12,542.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Center Point-Urbana Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Center Point-Urbana Middle School 47^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Center Point-Urbana Middle School in the ranking list.)

Center Point-Urbana Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Point-Urbana Community School District 19^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Center Point-Urbana Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	71.22	72^nd	349	79.4%
2013	77.47	37^th	350	89.4%
2014	76.56	43^rd	337	87.2%
2015	76.91	48^th	349	86.2%
2016	72.77	70^th	343	79.6%
2017	74.73	51^st	327	84.4%
2018	73.98	60^th	318	81.1%
2019	77.50	47^th	342	86.3%
2021	77.94	49^th	324	84.9%
2022	78.94	47^th	337	86.1%
2023	84.37	17^th	334	94.9%
2024	77.62	47^th	337	86.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Center Point-Urbana Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	294	2	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	303
1995	286	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	290
1996	286	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	290
1997	284	0	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	292
1998	284	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	289
1999	305	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	312
2000	323	4	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	333
2001	346	3	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	357
2002	341	1	1	3	7	n/a	n/a	353
2003	341	1	1	3	7	n/a	n/a	353
2004	372	3	4	2	5	n/a	n/a	386
2005	378	3	4	3	4	n/a	n/a	392
2006	377	3	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	388
2007	403	8	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	416
2008	361	7	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	371
2009	375	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	383
2010	376	7	2	0	1	0	7	393
2011	389	5	2	2	1	0	10	409
2012	306	3	1	2	0	0	9	321
2013	300	3	1	2	0	0	10	316
2014	327	2	1	3	0	0	13	346
2015	327	3	0	2	1	0	16	349
2016	336	5	0	5	2	0	17	365
2017	316	5	2	7	2	0	14	346
2018	339	3	2	8	0	0	8	360
2019	343	1	2	8	0	0	12	366
2020	343	0	0	8	1	0	11	363
2021	322	1	0	10	2	0	12	347
2022	326	2	0	13	3	0	9	353
2023	316	1	0	8	0	0	12	337
2024	304	0	0	5	0	0	8	317

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 Center Point-Urbana Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	303	17.0	17.8	17.2
1995	290	18.2	15.9	11.7
1996	290	18.2	15.9	11.7
1997	292	22.0	13.3	12.7
1998	289	24.8	11.7	13.5
1999	312	24.0	13.0	16
2000	333	24.0	13.9	19.2
2001	357	26.6	13.4	16.8
2002	353	29.3	12.0	17
2003	353	29.3	12.0	17
2004	386	29.6	13.0	16.3
2005	392	30.8	12.7	13
2006	388	32.8	11.8	11.6
2007	416	33.4	12.5	12
2008	371	33.4	11.1	12.1
2009	383	29.4	13.0	11.7
2010	393	27.9	14.0	16.3
2011	409	27.3	14.9	15.2
2012	321	26.3	12.2	17.1
2013	316	26.2	12.0	11.4
2014	346	27.2	12.6	14.2
2015	349	27.0	12.9	13.8
2016	365	27.0	13.5	15.6
2017	346	24.4	14.1	14.2
2018	360	27.6	13.0	12.5
2019	366	26.5	13.7	13.7
2020	363	25.6	14.1	14.9
2021	347	27.6	12.5	15.9
2022	353	24.4	14.4	15.6
2023	337	24.3	13.8	16.3
2024	317	24.0	13.1	18.3

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 Center Point-Urbana Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	303	17.0	17.8	17.2
1995	290	18.2	15.9	11.7
1996	290	18.2	15.9	11.7
1997	292	22.0	13.3	12.7
1998	289	24.8	11.7	13.5
1999	312	24.0	13.0	16
2000	333	24.0	13.9	19.2
2001	357	26.6	13.4	16.8
2002	353	29.3	12.0	17
2003	353	29.3	12.0	17
2004	386	29.6	13.0	16.3
2005	392	30.8	12.7	13
2006	388	32.8	11.8	11.6
2007	416	33.4	12.5	12
2008	371	33.4	11.1	12.1
2009	383	29.4	13.0	11.7
2010	393	27.9	14.0	16.3
2011	409	27.3	14.9	15.2
2012	321	26.3	12.2	17.1
2013	316	26.2	12.0	11.4
2014	346	27.2	12.6	14.2
2015	349	27.0	12.9	13.8
2016	365	27.0	13.5	15.6
2017	346	24.4	14.1	14.2
2018	360	27.6	13.0	12.5
2019	366	26.5	13.7	13.7
2020	363	25.6	14.1	14.9
2021	347	27.6	12.5	15.9
2022	353	24.4	14.4	15.6
2023	337	24.3	13.8	16.3
2024	317	24.0	13.1	18.3

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 Center Point-Urbana Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$448 (3.6%)	$12,095 (96.4%)	$12,542

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Point-Urbana Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 17^th of 334 Middle schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Center Point-Urbana Middle School)	75.2	84.9	9.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Center Point-Urbana Community School District)	75.2	84.9	9.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Center Point-Urbana Middle School)	66.9	84.9	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Center Point-Urbana Community School District)	66.9	84.9	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Center Point-Urbana Middle School)	91.6	87.8	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Center Point-Urbana Community School District)	91.6	87.8	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Center Point-Urbana Middle School)	86.3	79.7	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Center Point-Urbana Community School District)	86.3	79.7	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Center Point-Urbana Middle School)	84.4	94	9.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Center Point-Urbana Community School District)	84.4	94	9.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Center Point-Urbana Middle School)	88.1	88.8	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Center Point-Urbana Community School District)	88.1	88.8	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	337	7.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	8	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	343	316	7.9%
Two or More Races	12	12
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.7%	16.3%	2.7%

Schools Near Center Point-Urbana Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Center Point-Urbana Middle School	Public	6-8	613 Summit Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	317	24	13.1	18.3%	304 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	77.6	47^th of 337 public middle schools	86.1%		84.4	17^th of 334 public middle schools	94.9%	30		85.2	88.6	90.5		79.6	83.0	81.9		78.4	$12,542	$448	$12,095
Alburnett Middle School	Public	6-8	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	170	11	15.5	18.2%	159 (93.5%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	84.5	23^rd of 337 public middle schools	93.2%		45.5	208^th of 334 public middle schools	37.7%	185		87.5	93.9	95.8		98.0	81.6	87.3		74.6	$9,936	$76	$9,860
North-Linn Middle School	Public	6-8	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52218	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 224-3291	104	8	12.3	23.1%	99 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	80.8	30^th of 337 public middle schools	91.1%		78.4	45^th of 334 public middle schools	86.5%	15		85.0	92.6	94.6		85.0	70.4	89.2		83.8	$12,950	$194	$12,756
Hazel Point Intermediate School	Public	5-6	453 Echo Hill Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3001	558	37	15.1	20.3%	386 (69.2%)	34 (6.1%)	25 (4.5%)	78 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)								(n/a)	84.8	90.0			84.8	83.8			74.0
Oak Ridge Middle School	Public	7-8	4901 Alburnett Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3410	537	39	13.7	20.9%	377 (70.2%)	33 (6.1%)	31 (5.8%)	67 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	72.9	72^nd of 337 public middle schools	78.6%		79.6	40^th of 334 public middle schools	88.0%	32			87.8	86.4			79.1	80.4		73.5	$12,711	$282	$12,430
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	212 W. 15th St.	Vinton	52349	Benton County	Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 436-4728	337	21	16.1	49.0%	309 (91.7%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	68.1	101^st of 337 public middle schools	70.0%		79.3	42^nd of 334 public middle schools	87.4%	59		71.4	92.3	86.0		67.0	87.5	86.0		75.4	$11,566	$339	$11,227
Excelsior Middle School	Public	7-8	3555 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3130	605	44	13.7	26.4%	475 (78.5%)	36 (6.0%)	28 (4.6%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.6%)	75.4	62^nd of 337 public middle schools	81.6%		71.8	75^th of 334 public middle schools	77.5%	13			86.5	86.6			82.3	83.1		74.4	$13,096	$300	$12,796
Harding Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 Golf ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2254	695	44	15.7	37.7%	451 (64.9%)	59 (8.5%)	77 (11.1%)	23 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	79 (11.4%)	53.8	178^th of 337 public middle schools	47.2%		60.6	140^th of 334 public middle schools	58.1%	38		66.7	82.0	83.7		74.6	71.6	81.4		62.9	$14,559	$562	$13,997
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle	Public, Virtual	6-8	2500 Egewood Rd	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(319) 558-3427	44	3	14.6	70.5%	29 (65.9%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (15.9%)	4.6	322^nd of 337 public middle schools	4.5%		0.9	330^th of 334 public middle schools	1.2%	8				65.0				33.3		30.0
Boulder Peak Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3920 35th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3001	646	47	13.7	31.4%	525 (81.3%)	26 (4.0%)	36 (5.6%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.7%)								(n/a)	69.4	84.8			70.0	82.1			58.8

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What district is Center Point-Urbana Middle School in?

Center Point-Urbana Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Center Point-Urbana Middle School?

Students at Center Point-Urbana Middle School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Center Point-Urbana Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Center Point-Urbana Middle School.

Is Center Point-Urbana Middle School a good school?

Center Point-Urbana Middle School ranks 47^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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