Fort Dodge Middle School

Summary:

Fort Dodge Middle School is a public middle school serving 759 students in grades 6-8 in the Fort Dodge Community School District in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Academically, Fort Dodge Middle School's performance on 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 percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 59.2% to 74.9%, compared to the state average of 74.5% to 77.5%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 52.1% to 67.1%, compared to the state average of 69.9% to 73.2%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.38% to 62.19% over the past three school years, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Webster City Middle School and Humboldt Middle School, Fort Dodge Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, despite the higher spending per student and relatively high student-teacher ratio at Fort Dodge Middle School, its academic performance lags behind the nearby schools, indicating that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

(515) 574-5691

District: Fort Dodge Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,693

Students who attend Fort Dodge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fort Dodge High School

Feeder schools for Fort Dodge Middle School:

Elementary:	Butler Elementary School
	Cooper Elementary School
	Duncombe Elementary School
	Feelhaver Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 774

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Two or more races:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Dodge Middle School ranks worse than 86.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.6. (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 (66.5%), Hispanic (15.4%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Dodge Middle School is 18. (See more...)

Compare Fort Dodge Middle School employs 42.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Dodge Middle School is $14,693.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Dodge Middle School 291^st of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Fort Dodge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fort Dodge Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Dodge Community School District 300^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Dodge Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2015	8.09	329^th	349	5.7%
2016	8.96	324^th	343	5.5%
2017	8.27	307^th	327	6.1%
2018	6.71	304^th	318	4.4%
2019	7.83	325^th	342	5.0%
2021	12.09	290^th	324	10.5%
2022	13.37	307^th	337	8.9%
2023	12.01	310^th	334	7.2%
2024	21.60	291^st	337	13.6%

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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 Fort Dodge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	804	77	8	105	1	1	52	0	1048
2015	805	103	6	98	2	2	64	0	1080
2016	803	112	4	109	2	2	66	0	1098
2017	780	86	4	126	1	2	66	0	1065
2018	785	94	4	124	5	2	75	0	1089
2019	779	75	4	143	3	2	79	0	1085
2020	733	77	4	158	2	2	86	0	1062
2021	738	73	7	165	2	1	80	0	1066
2022	545	50	4	126	1	7	57	0	790
2023	507	58	5	124	3	4	58	0	759
2024	515	58	6	119	4	6	65	1	774

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 Fort Dodge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1048	66.2	15.8	59.7
2015	1080	68.0	15.8	64.7
2016	1098	68.0	16.1	60.2
2017	1065	70.2	15.1	61.4
2018	1089	69.7	15.6	61.3
2019	1085	66.5	16.3	63.8
2020	1062	63.5	16.7	62.7
2021	1066	65.1	16.3	59.4
2022	790	49.7	15.8	60
2023	759	45.0	16.8	62.2
2024	774	42.8	18.0	57.5

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 Fort Dodge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1048	66.2	15.8	59.7
2015	1080	68.0	15.8	64.7
2016	1098	68.0	16.1	60.2
2017	1065	70.2	15.1	61.4
2018	1089	69.7	15.6	61.3
2019	1085	66.5	16.3	63.8
2020	1062	63.5	16.7	62.7
2021	1066	65.1	16.3	59.4
2022	790	49.7	15.8	60
2023	759	45.0	16.8	62.2
2024	774	42.8	18.0	57.5

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 Fort Dodge Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,115 (7.6%)	$13,578 (92.4%)	$14,693

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Dodge Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 325^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 310^th of 334 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Middle School)	57	59.7	2.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)	57	59.7	2.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Middle School)	52.6	52.3	0.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)	52.6	52.3	0.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Middle School)	48.7	62	13.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)	48.7	62	13.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Middle School)	46.2	46.3	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)	46.2	46.3	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Middle School)	47.3	63.8	16.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)	47.3	63.8	16.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Middle School)	44.6	54.1	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)	44.6	54.1	9.5%
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	1085	759	30%
African American	75	58	22.7%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	143	124	13.3%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	779	507	34.9%
Two or More Races	79	58	26.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.8%	62.2%	1.6%

Schools Near Fort Dodge 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
Fort Dodge Middle School	Public	6-8	800 North 32nd Street	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 574-5691	774	43	18.0	57.5%	515 (66.5%)	58 (7.5%)	119 (15.4%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.8%)	65 (8.4%)	21.6	291^st of 337 public middle schools	13.6%		12	310^th of 334 public middle schools	7.2%	19		63.6	59.2	74.9		61.2	52.1	67.1		56.6	$14,693	$1,115	$13,578
Southeast Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	30850 Paragon Ave.	Burnside	50521	Webster County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 359-2235	315	22	14.4	40.6%	285 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	41.5	229^th of 337 public middle schools	32.0%		47.2	201^st of 334 public middle schools	39.8%	28	67.1	76.2	85.7	69.3	54.8	67.9	72.7	58.7	50.0	60.0	$12,172	$207	$11,965
Humboldt Middle School	Public	5-8	1400 Wildcat Rd	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 332-2812	431	30	14.4	39.9%	380 (88.2%)	5 (1.2%)	37 (8.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	62.7	132^nd of 337 public middle schools	60.8%		76.4	54^th of 334 public middle schools	83.8%	78	84.0	79.8	82.9	83.6	82.7	67.9	79.0	80.2	79.0	71.6	$12,104	$342	$11,762
Robert Blue School	Public	5-8	1015 NW 2nd St	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 448-4767	277	20	13.9	60.3%	140 (50.5%)	1 (0.4%)	130 (46.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	29.1	270^th of 337 public middle schools	19.9%		28.5	268^th of 334 public middle schools	19.8%	2	31.7	58.5	83.1	69.0	28.6	49.2	55.9	71.8	34.9	63.4	$13,232	$241	$12,993
Webster City Middle School	Public	5-8	1101 Des Moines Street	Webster City	50595	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 832-9220	436	31	14.0	48.6%	298 (68.3%)	1 (0.2%)	108 (24.8%)	19 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	63.8	124^th of 337 public middle schools	63.2%		40	229^th of 334 public middle schools	31.4%	105	73.2	75.5	83.3	82.9	82.9	69.1	78.8	77.2	79.0	80.8	$12,851	$172	$12,678

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Dodge Middle School

What district is Fort Dodge Middle School in?

Fort Dodge Community School District

What high school do graduates of Fort Dodge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fort Dodge Middle School usually go on to attend Fort Dodge High School

Is Fort Dodge Middle School a good school?

Fort Dodge Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Iowa middle schools.

How many students attend Fort Dodge Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 774 students attended Fort Dodge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Dodge Middle School?

Students at Fort Dodge Middle School are 67% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

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