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Chariton Middle School

Summary:

Chariton Middle School is a public middle school in Chariton, Iowa, serving 285 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Chariton Community School District, which is ranked 259 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chariton Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 63.6% for 8th grade to 74.7% for 7th grade, compared to the state averages of 77.5% and 77.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 62.1% for 7th grade to 82.4% for 6th grade, compared to the state averages of 69.9% and 71.1%, respectively. The school's performance in Science for 8th grade was also below the state average, with 47.7% proficient compared to 65.5% statewide.

Chariton Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.52% in 2020-2021 to 56.49% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby Southeast Warren Intermediate school, which had a free and reduced lunch rate of 36.96% in 2022-2023. While Chariton Middle School has a higher student-teacher ratio and spending per student compared to Southeast Warren Intermediate, its academic performance is generally lower, suggesting that factors beyond just resource allocation may be contributing to the differences in educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1300 N 16th
       Chariton, IA  50049

(641) 774-5114

District: Chariton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
267th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,356 Help


Students who attend Chariton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chariton High School

Feeder schools for Chariton Middle School:

Elementary:    Columbus Elementary School
    Van Allen Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chariton Middle School ranks worse than 79.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.11. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (8%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chariton Middle School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Chariton Middle School employs 22 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chariton Middle School is $13,356.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Chariton Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Chariton Middle School 267th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Chariton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Chariton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chariton Community School District 259th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chariton Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 33.50 283rd 349 18.9%
2013 41.69 248th 350 29.1%
2014 18.34 307th 337 8.9%
2015 29.04 289th 349 17.2%
2016 22.93 296th 343 13.7%
2017 31.71 259th 327 20.8%
2018 30.75 254th 318 20.1%
2019 62.00 127th 342 62.9%
2021 44.96 203rd 324 37.3%
2022 43.05 219th 337 35.0%
2023 37.70 236th 334 29.3%
2024 30.11 267th 337 20.8%
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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 Chariton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1989 103 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1990 194 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1991 206 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1992 244 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1993 254 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1994 364 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 294 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 294 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 305 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1998 300 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1999 313 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 327 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 332 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 318 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 318 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 357 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2005 348 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 361 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 337 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2008 349 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 340 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2010 328 1 0 5 2 0 3 0 339
2011 317 2 1 4 1 0 4 0 329
2012 321 0 1 3 1 0 4 0 330
2013 315 0 1 7 1 0 2 0 326
2014 316 5 0 8 1 0 2 0 332
2015 294 2 0 7 1 0 4 0 308
2016 271 2 2 5 1 0 5 0 286
2017 245 1 1 7 2 0 6 0 262
2018 266 0 0 5 1 0 5 0 277
2019 274 0 1 8 1 0 5 0 289
2020 292 0 1 11 1 0 4 0 309
2021 279 0 2 15 1 0 2 0 299
2022 258 1 0 18 1 0 4 0 282
2023 257 1 2 22 0 0 3 0 285
2024 257 1 3 23 0 0 4 0 288

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 Chariton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 110 10.0 11.0 17.3
1989 105 1.0 105.0 21.9
1990 199 20.2 9.8 0
1991 209 17.8 11.7 11.5
1992 247 20.0 12.3 12.6
1993 255 15.8 16.1 9.8
1994 366 25.0 14.6 20.8
1995 296 21.5 13.8 30.4
1996 296 21.5 13.8 30.4
1997 310 21.8 14.2 27.1
1998 306 24.9 12.3 24.2
1999 318 25.5 12.5 31.4
2000 338 28.0 12.1 27.2
2001 339 28.1 12.1 28.9
2002 328 28.3 11.6 34.8
2003 328 28.3 11.6 34.8
2004 363 28.7 12.6 38
2005 353 29.1 12.1 36.5
2006 365 25.1 14.5 40.3
2007 341 25.1 13.6 41.3
2008 350 26.7 13.1 39.1
2009 341 26.7 12.8 44.6
2010 339 26.7 12.6 49.6
2011 329 24.0 13.7 48.6
2012 330 23.0 14.3 52.1
2013 326 23.4 13.9 56.1
2014 332 23.3 14.2 54.2
2015 308 21.0 14.6 52.6
2016 286 22.0 13.0 56.6
2017 262 20.4 12.8 56.5
2018 277 19.5 14.2 57.4
2019 289 20.2 14.3 56.7
2020 309 20.1 15.3 57.6
2021 299 19.1 15.6 54.5
2022 282 19.6 14.3 56.4
2023 285 23.3 12.2 56.5
2024 288 22.0 13.0 54.5

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 Chariton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 110 10.0 11.0 17.3
1989 105 1.0 105.0 21.9
1990 199 20.2 9.8 0
1991 209 17.8 11.7 11.5
1992 247 20.0 12.3 12.6
1993 255 15.8 16.1 9.8
1994 366 25.0 14.6 20.8
1995 296 21.5 13.8 30.4
1996 296 21.5 13.8 30.4
1997 310 21.8 14.2 27.1
1998 306 24.9 12.3 24.2
1999 318 25.5 12.5 31.4
2000 338 28.0 12.1 27.2
2001 339 28.1 12.1 28.9
2002 328 28.3 11.6 34.8
2003 328 28.3 11.6 34.8
2004 363 28.7 12.6 38
2005 353 29.1 12.1 36.5
2006 365 25.1 14.5 40.3
2007 341 25.1 13.6 41.3
2008 350 26.7 13.1 39.1
2009 341 26.7 12.8 44.6
2010 339 26.7 12.6 49.6
2011 329 24.0 13.7 48.6
2012 330 23.0 14.3 52.1
2013 326 23.4 13.9 56.1
2014 332 23.3 14.2 54.2
2015 308 21.0 14.6 52.6
2016 286 22.0 13.0 56.6
2017 262 20.4 12.8 56.5
2018 277 19.5 14.2 57.4
2019 289 20.2 14.3 56.7
2020 309 20.1 15.3 57.6
2021 299 19.1 15.6 54.5
2022 282 19.6 14.3 56.4
2023 285 23.3 12.2 56.5
2024 288 22.0 13.0 54.5

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 Chariton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $254 (1.9%) $13,102 (98.1%) $13,356

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chariton 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 127th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 236th of 334 Middle schools
 33.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chariton Middle School)68.266.3
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chariton Community School District)68.266.3
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chariton Middle School)69.265.3
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chariton Community School District)69.265.3
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chariton Middle School)80.260.9
 19.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chariton Community School District)80.260.9
 19.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chariton Middle School)71.458.7
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chariton Community School District)71.458.7
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chariton Middle School)79.880.7
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chariton Community School District)79.880.7
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chariton Middle School)81.975.9
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chariton Community School District)81.975.9
 6%
   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 Students289285
 1.4%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic822
 175%
Pacific Islander00
White274257
 6.2%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%56.5%
 0.3%

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Chariton Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Iowa middle schools.

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

Students at Chariton Middle School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Chariton Middle School.


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