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Creston Middle School

Summary:

Creston Middle School is a public middle school in Creston, Iowa, serving 291 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Creston Community School District, which is ranked 191 out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Creston Middle School's test scores on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.68% to 61.21% over the past three school years. In comparison, the nearby Nodaway Valley Middle School has a 50% free and reduced lunch rate. Creston Middle School also has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11.6, compared to 13.5 at Nodaway Valley Middle School.

While Creston Middle School has maintained a consistent performance over the past several years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 168 to 226 out of 324 to 337 Iowa middle schools, there are some areas where the school could potentially improve, such as in 7th grade Mathematics and 8th grade Mathematics. The school's demographics and socioeconomic factors may play a role in its performance and should be considered when developing strategies for enhancing student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 805 Academic Ave.
       Creston, IA  50801

(641) 782-2129

District: Creston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,414 Help


Students who attend Creston Middle School usually attend:

High:    Creston High School

Feeder schools for Creston Middle School:

Elementary:    Creston Early Childhood Center
    Creston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Hispanic:
8.2%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creston Middle School ranks worse than 64.7% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (8.2%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creston Middle School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Creston Middle School employs 25.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creston Middle School is $13,414.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Creston Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Creston Middle School 218th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Creston Middle School in the ranking list.)

Creston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Creston Community School District 191st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creston Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 55.73 153rd 349 56.2%
2013 49.90 202nd 350 42.3%
2014 42.28 220th 337 34.7%
2015 41.80 234th 349 33.0%
2016 29.31 279th 343 18.7%
2017 35.02 247th 327 24.5%
2018 51.02 178th 318 44.0%
2019 39.75 226th 342 33.9%
2021 53.60 168th 324 48.1%
2022 49.49 185th 337 45.1%
2023 52.03 182nd 334 45.5%
2024 43.65 218th 337 35.3%
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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 Creston Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 286 4 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2007 291 5 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 290 3 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2009 321 6 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 337
2010 284 6 3 16 4 0 3 0 316
2011 261 8 1 12 2 0 6 0 290
2012 275 6 2 11 2 0 6 0 302
2013 262 7 3 10 1 1 11 0 295
2014 271 7 2 11 1 0 11 0 303
2015 266 5 2 8 0 0 13 0 294
2016 265 5 1 11 0 0 10 0 292
2017 287 7 1 20 0 0 11 0 326
2018 281 10 1 29 1 0 7 0 329
2019 298 5 3 26 0 0 8 0 340
2020 296 5 5 17 1 0 10 0 334
2021 286 3 5 22 2 0 12 0 330
2022 263 6 3 21 1 1 3 0 298
2023 253 7 1 24 0 0 6 0 291

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 Creston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 301 22.0 13.7 47.8
2007 304 27.0 11.3 49
2008 302 25.0 12.1 44.4
2009 337 25.0 13.5 45.1
2010 316 24.9 12.6 47.5
2011 290 25.7 11.2 49.3
2012 302 25.7 11.7 51.7
2013 295 25.7 11.4 54.6
2014 303 25.7 11.7 54.1
2015 294 26.0 11.3 50.7
2016 292 28.0 10.4 52.4
2017 326 28.8 11.2 58.3
2018 329 28.0 11.7 59.3
2019 340 27.9 12.1 63.5
2020 334 27.9 11.9 64.7
2021 330 28.4 11.6 61.2
2022 298 30.9 9.6 51.7
2023 291 25.4 11.4 59.5

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 Creston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 301 22.0 13.7 47.8
2007 304 27.0 11.3 49
2008 302 25.0 12.1 44.4
2009 337 25.0 13.5 45.1
2010 316 24.9 12.6 47.5
2011 290 25.7 11.2 49.3
2012 302 25.7 11.7 51.7
2013 295 25.7 11.4 54.6
2014 303 25.7 11.7 54.1
2015 294 26.0 11.3 50.7
2016 292 28.0 10.4 52.4
2017 326 28.8 11.2 58.3
2018 329 28.0 11.7 59.3
2019 340 27.9 12.1 63.5
2020 334 27.9 11.9 64.7
2021 330 28.4 11.6 61.2
2022 298 30.9 9.6 51.7
2023 291 25.4 11.4 59.5

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 Creston Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $191 (1.4%) $13,222 (98.6%) $13,414

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Creston 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 226th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 182nd of 334 Middle schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Middle School)5167.4
 16.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Community School District)5167.4
 16.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Creston Middle School)5162.9
 11.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Creston Community School District)5162.9
 11.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Middle School)71.671
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Community School District)71.671
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Creston Middle School)67.968.8
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Creston Community School District)67.968.8
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Middle School)70.683.8
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Community School District)70.683.8
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Creston Middle School)76.981.8
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Creston Community School District)76.981.8
 4.9%
   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 Students340291
 14.4%
African American57
 40%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2624
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White298253
 15.1%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%59.5%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Creston Middle School

Students at Creston Middle School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Creston Middle School.

Creston Middle School ranks 218th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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