Earlham Middle School

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Earlham Middle School ranks 128 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Earlham Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Earlham Community School District in Earlham, Iowa, with a student population of 132 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Earlham Middle School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.91% to 24.67% over the past three school years, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to the state average. However, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 19.1 to 23 students per teacher over the past three school years, which could indicate a potential need for additional teaching resources.

Despite Earlham Middle School's strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 42nd out of 343 Iowa middle schools in 2015-2016 to 128th out of 337 in the current 2023-2024 school year. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as South Middle School and Waukee Middle School, Earlham Middle School generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates in ISASP tests. However, some schools, such as ADM Middle School and Van Meter Middle School, have consistently outperformed Earlham Middle School in recent years, suggesting a need for the school to continue improving to maintain its competitive edge.

Detail:

Public 6-8

535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072

(515) 758-2214

District: Earlham Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,748

Students who attend Earlham Middle School usually attend:

High:

Earlham Senior High School

Feeder schools for Earlham Middle School:

Elementary:

Earlham Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 132

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

3.8%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Earlham Middle School ranks better than 62% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.98. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Earlham Middle School is $13,748.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Earlham Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Earlham Middle School 128^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Earlham Middle School in the ranking list.)

Earlham Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Earlham Community School District 86^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Earlham Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	71.30	70^th	349	79.9%
2013	65.15	101^st	350	71.1%
2014	55.03	167^th	337	50.4%
2015	63.37	126^th	349	63.9%
2016	79.51	42^nd	343	87.8%
2017	72.52	66^th	327	79.8%
2018	65.36	102^nd	318	67.9%
2019	72.29	65^th	342	81.0%
2021	69.56	79^th	324	75.6%
2022	45.59	207^th	337	38.6%
2023	51.30	184^th	334	44.9%
2024	62.98	128^th	337	62.0%

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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 Earlham Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
1989	102	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	103
1990	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1991	106	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	107
1992	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	100
1993	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
1994	112	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
1995	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1996	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1997	95	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	96
1998	97	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
1999	101	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	102
2000	117	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	119
2001	127	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
2002	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
2003	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
2004	136	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	141
2005	137	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	144
2006	104	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2007	106	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
2008	91	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
2009	81	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	83
2010	95	0	1	2	1	0	0	99
2011	90	0	2	1	1	0	0	94
2012	100	1	2	0	1	0	0	104
2013	104	2	3	0	0	0	1	110
2014	93	1	2	1	0	0	1	98
2015	95	0	1	2	0	0	0	98
2016	96	0	0	1	0	0	0	97
2017	95	1	0	1	0	0	0	97
2018	83	1	0	1	0	0	0	85
2019	69	0	0	2	0	0	2	73
2020	131	2	0	6	0	0	5	144
2021	134	6	0	6	0	0	4	150
2022	134	2	0	4	0	0	2	142
2023	121	3	0	5	0	0	3	132

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 Earlham Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	102	6.9	14.7	n/a
1989	103	6.8	15.1	17.5
1990	108	6.8	15.8	0
1991	107	6.8	15.7	9.3
1992	100	5.0	20.0	13
1993	117	6.0	19.5	15.4
1994	112	6.0	18.7	14.3
1995	108	6.0	18.0	9.3
1996	108	6.0	18.0	9.3
1997	96	6.5	14.8	13.5
1998	98	6.5	15.1	9.2
1999	102	6.5	15.7	14.7
2000	119	7.0	17.0	10.9
2001	129	7.0	18.4	16.3
2002	165	9.8	16.8	13.9
2003	165	9.8	16.8	13.9
2004	141	11.0	12.8	16.3
2005	144	11.0	13.1	13.9
2006	108	9.5	11.4	12
2007	111	9.0	12.3	9.9
2008	94	8.0	11.8	14.9
2009	83	10.0	8.3	13.3
2010	99	8.0	12.3	15.2
2011	94	7.0	13.4	13.8
2012	104	7.0	14.8	17.3
2013	110	7.0	15.7	16.4
2014	98	7.5	13.0	20.4
2015	98	8.0	12.2	22.4
2016	97	7.0	13.8	22.7
2017	97	6.0	16.1	23.7
2018	85	6.3	13.4	20
2019	73	7.0	10.3	21.9
2020	144	7.5	19.2	27.8
2021	150	6.5	23.0	24.7
2022	142	7.4	19.1	20.4
2023	132	6.8	19.4	15.9

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 Earlham Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	102	6.9	14.7	n/a
1989	103	6.8	15.1	17.5
1990	108	6.8	15.8	0
1991	107	6.8	15.7	9.3
1992	100	5.0	20.0	13
1993	117	6.0	19.5	15.4
1994	112	6.0	18.7	14.3
1995	108	6.0	18.0	9.3
1996	108	6.0	18.0	9.3
1997	96	6.5	14.8	13.5
1998	98	6.5	15.1	9.2
1999	102	6.5	15.7	14.7
2000	119	7.0	17.0	10.9
2001	129	7.0	18.4	16.3
2002	165	9.8	16.8	13.9
2003	165	9.8	16.8	13.9
2004	141	11.0	12.8	16.3
2005	144	11.0	13.1	13.9
2006	108	9.5	11.4	12
2007	111	9.0	12.3	9.9
2008	94	8.0	11.8	14.9
2009	83	10.0	8.3	13.3
2010	99	8.0	12.3	15.2
2011	94	7.0	13.4	13.8
2012	104	7.0	14.8	17.3
2013	110	7.0	15.7	16.4
2014	98	7.5	13.0	20.4
2015	98	8.0	12.2	22.4
2016	97	7.0	13.8	22.7
2017	97	6.0	16.1	23.7
2018	85	6.3	13.4	20
2019	73	7.0	10.3	21.9
2020	144	7.5	19.2	27.8
2021	150	6.5	23.0	24.7
2022	142	7.4	19.1	20.4
2023	132	6.8	19.4	15.9

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 Earlham Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$102 (0.7%)	$13,646 (99.3%)	$13,748

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Earlham Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 184^th of 334 Middle schools	36.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Middle School)	82.9	62.8	20.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Community School District)	82.9	62.8	20.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Earlham Middle School)	85.4	69.8	15.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Earlham Community School District)	85.4	69.8	15.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Middle School)	67.7	81.3	13.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Community School District)	67.7	81.3	13.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Earlham Middle School)	77.4	85.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Earlham Community School District)	77.4	85.7	8.3%
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	73	132	80.8%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	121	75.4%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.9%	15.9%	6%

Schools Near Earlham 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Earlham Middle School	Public	6-8	535 N Chestnut Ave	Earlham	50072	Madison County	Earlham Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 758-2214	132	7	19.4	15.9%	121 (91.7%)	3 (2.3%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	63	128^th of 337 public middle schools	62.0%		51.3	184^th of 334 public middle schools	44.9%	56			78.8	73.8	78.4			82.7	73.8	86.5		78.4	$13,748	$102	$13,646
DeSoto Intermediate School	Public	5-6	317 Spruce St	De Soto	50069	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 834-2424	347	24	14.4	20.2%	315 (90.8%)	3 (0.9%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)								(n/a)		91.1	91.4				87.3	85.8			85.4		$10,530	$359	$10,171
West Central Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1375 High St.	Redfield	50233	Dallas County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 833-2331	184	14	13.1	43.5%	162 (88.0%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (8.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)													$12,731	$884	$11,847
Van Meter Middle School	Public	6-8	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 996-2221	227	6	39.1	5.3%	207 (91.2%)	2 (0.9%)	10 (4.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	90.1	6^th of 337 public middle schools	98.2%		91.3	4^th of 334 public middle schools	98.8%	2			94.3	95.8	90.4			87.4	93.0	90.4		90.4	$7,390	$259	$7,131
ADM Middle School	Public	7-8	801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 993-3490	343	23	15.0	20.4%	313 (91.3%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	69.9	86^th of 337 public middle schools	74.5%		81.7	31^st of 334 public middle schools	90.7%	55				90.4	91.4				74.4	74.2		72.2	$10,460	$110	$10,351
Winterset Junior High School	Public	7-8	720 Husky Dr	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 462-3336	247	19	13.0	31.6%	228 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	56.5	163^rd of 337 public middle schools	51.6%		65.9	104^th of 334 public middle schools	68.9%	59				78.8	82.3				74.3	77.0		65.5	$12,355	$233	$12,122
Winterset Middle School	Public	4-6	706 West School Street	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 462-3010	358	27	13.2	34.9%	331 (92.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)								(n/a)	75.7	75.7	80.7			78.3	82.1	84.4			55.4		$12,388	$382	$12,006
Trailridge School	Public	6-7	1455 NW Douglas Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(515) 987-5161	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	86.2	15^th of 337 public middle schools	95.5%					(n/a)			86.0	91.9				93.0	87.2
South Middle School	Public	6-7	2350 SE LA Grant Parkway	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-3222	909	61	14.9	25.6%	571 (62.8%)	79 (8.7%)	76 (8.4%)	105 (11.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (8.4%)	69.7	88^th of 337 public middle schools	73.9%		63	123^rd of 334 public middle schools	63.2%	35			83.0	86.0				82.2	74.2				$12,239	$285	$11,954
Waukee Middle School	Public	6-7	905 S. Warrior Lane	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5177	1,069	68	15.7	12.1%	834 (78.0%)	42 (3.9%)	79 (7.4%)	62 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.8%)	77.7	46^th of 337 public middle schools	86.4%		84.3	19^th of 334 public middle schools	94.3%	27			85.5	89.6				81.9	81.2				$11,676	$209	$11,466

Frequently Asked Questions about Earlham Middle School

What high school do graduates of Earlham Middle School attend?

Students who attend Earlham Middle School usually go on to attend Earlham Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Earlham Middle School?

Students at Earlham Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Earlham Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 132 students attended Earlham Middle School.

Is Earlham Middle School a good school?

Earlham Middle School ranks 128^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Earlham Middle School in?

Earlham Community School District

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