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Emmetsburg Middle School

Summary:

Emmetsburg Middle School is a public middle school serving around 225 students in grades 5-8 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The school is part of the Emmetsburg Community School District, which is ranked 94 out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emmetsburg Middle School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA ranged from 68.5% for 5th grade to 89.1% for 6th grade, outperforming the state average in all grade levels. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 64.8% for 5th grade to 82.4% for 7th grade, also exceeding the state averages. The school has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, climbing from the bottom 20% of Iowa middle schools in 2015-2019 to the top 30% in the 2023-2024 school year, with a ranking of 95 out of 337 Iowa middle schools.

When comparing Emmetsburg Middle School to the nearby West Bend-Mallard Middle School and Graettinger-Terril Middle School, some interesting observations can be made. West Bend-Mallard Middle School has a similar racial makeup to Emmetsburg, but its academic performance is more mixed, with some grade levels outperforming Emmetsburg and others underperforming. Graettinger-Terril Middle School has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (67% free/reduced lunch) compared to Emmetsburg, and its academic performance is generally lower across the board.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 205 King Street
       Emmetsburg, IA  50536

(712) 852-2892

District: Emmetsburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,531 Help


Students who attend Emmetsburg Middle School usually attend:

High:    Emmetsburg High School

Feeder schools for Emmetsburg Middle School:

Elementary:    West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
8.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emmetsburg Middle School ranks better than 71.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.96. (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 Emmetsburg Middle School is $11,531.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Emmetsburg Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Emmetsburg Middle School 95th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Emmetsburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Emmetsburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emmetsburg Community School District 94th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emmetsburg Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 53.44 169th 349 51.6%
2013 47.68 217th 350 38.0%
2014 41.73 221st 337 34.4%
2015 40.60 239th 349 31.5%
2016 25.87 287th 343 16.3%
2017 24.44 281st 327 14.1%
2018 18.48 280th 318 11.9%
2019 23.66 285th 342 16.7%
2021 62.81 115th 324 64.5%
2022 60.19 133rd 337 60.5%
2023 59.97 145th 334 56.6%
2024 68.96 95th 337 71.8%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

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 Emmetsburg Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 231 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 255 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1990 250 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1991 256 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 265 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1993 247 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1994 247 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1995 276 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1996 276 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1997 277 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 269 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 246 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2000 231 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 215 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2002 208 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 208 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 204 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2005 209 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 194 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2007 188 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2008 184 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2009 198 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2010 188 1 2 7 1 0 4 0 203
2011 182 2 1 8 1 0 4 0 198
2012 174 1 1 9 2 0 5 0 192
2013 190 0 1 8 4 0 5 0 208
2014 194 4 0 8 4 0 3 0 213
2015 201 4 0 7 4 0 3 0 219
2016 217 5 3 8 3 0 3 0 239
2017 229 5 3 15 3 0 3 0 258
2018 212 2 5 15 1 0 3 0 238
2019 208 3 8 10 2 0 3 0 234
2020 207 2 6 9 2 0 3 0 229
2021 173 3 6 12 1 0 5 0 200
2022 171 1 3 13 2 0 6 0 196
2023 195 1 1 18 1 0 9 0 225

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 Emmetsburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 17.4 13.3 35.2
1989 257 18.6 13.8 2.7
1990 252 19.8 12.7 27.8
1991 257 20.3 12.6 28
1992 265 20.0 13.2 29.4
1993 248 18.6 13.3 25
1994 249 18.8 13.2 23.3
1995 280 18.9 14.8 18.6
1996 280 18.9 14.8 18.6
1997 282 20.5 13.8 22
1998 272 19.7 13.8 23.2
1999 254 20.9 12.2 29.5
2000 238 18.2 13.1 33.2
2001 219 18.4 11.9 26.5
2002 209 17.4 12.0 31.6
2003 209 17.4 12.0 31.6
2004 206 17.6 11.7 25.2
2005 212 15.6 13.6 36.8
2006 198 12.6 15.7 32.8
2007 192 12.6 15.2 29.2
2008 191 12.6 15.2 27.2
2009 204 15.1 13.5 36.8
2010 203 15.6 12.9 39.9
2011 198 12.0 16.5 41.9
2012 192 16.1 11.8 39.6
2013 208 13.6 15.2 43.8
2014 213 13.1 16.2 42.7
2015 219 13.0 16.8 41.1
2016 239 17.0 14.0 37.7
2017 258 19.4 13.2 46.1
2018 238 15.4 15.3 41.2
2019 234 15.4 15.1 42.7
2020 229 15.4 14.8 47.2
2021 200 16.3 12.2 48.5
2022 196 12.1 16.1 52
2023 225 11.1 20.2 48

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 Emmetsburg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 17.4 13.3 35.2
1989 257 18.6 13.8 2.7
1990 252 19.8 12.7 27.8
1991 257 20.3 12.6 28
1992 265 20.0 13.2 29.4
1993 248 18.6 13.3 25
1994 249 18.8 13.2 23.3
1995 280 18.9 14.8 18.6
1996 280 18.9 14.8 18.6
1997 282 20.5 13.8 22
1998 272 19.7 13.8 23.2
1999 254 20.9 12.2 29.5
2000 238 18.2 13.1 33.2
2001 219 18.4 11.9 26.5
2002 209 17.4 12.0 31.6
2003 209 17.4 12.0 31.6
2004 206 17.6 11.7 25.2
2005 212 15.6 13.6 36.8
2006 198 12.6 15.7 32.8
2007 192 12.6 15.2 29.2
2008 191 12.6 15.2 27.2
2009 204 15.1 13.5 36.8
2010 203 15.6 12.9 39.9
2011 198 12.0 16.5 41.9
2012 192 16.1 11.8 39.6
2013 208 13.6 15.2 43.8
2014 213 13.1 16.2 42.7
2015 219 13.0 16.8 41.1
2016 239 17.0 14.0 37.7
2017 258 19.4 13.2 46.1
2018 238 15.4 15.3 41.2
2019 234 15.4 15.1 42.7
2020 229 15.4 14.8 47.2
2021 200 16.3 12.2 48.5
2022 196 12.1 16.1 52
2023 225 11.1 20.2 48

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emmetsburg Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $229 (2.0%) $11,302 (98.0%) $11,531

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emmetsburg 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 285th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 145th of 334 Middle schools
 39.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Middle School)57.876.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Community School District)57.876.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Middle School)62.270.9
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Community School District)62.270.9
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Middle School)4976.5
 27.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Community School District)4976.5
 27.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Middle School)54.964.7
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Community School District)54.964.7
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Middle School)52.874.6
 21.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Community School District)52.874.6
 21.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Middle School)51.469.5
 18.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Community School District)51.469.5
 18.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Middle School)71.782.7
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Community School District)71.782.7
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Middle School)7086.5
 16.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Community School District)7086.5
 16.5%
   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 Students234225
 3.8%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic1018
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White208195
 6.3%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%48%
 5.3%

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Emmetsburg Middle School ranks 95th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Emmetsburg Middle School.

Students at Emmetsburg Middle School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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