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:
291st of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,693 Help


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:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  759

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.8%
Hispanic:
16.3%
African American:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Dodge Middle School ranks worse than 86.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.8%), Hispanic (16.3%), African American (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Dodge Middle School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Dodge Middle School employs 45 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 291st 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 300th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 8.09 329th 349 5.7%
2016 8.96 324th 343 5.5%
2017 8.27 307th 327 6.1%
2018 6.71 304th 318 4.4%
2019 7.83 325th 342 5.0%
2021 12.09 290th 324 10.5%
2022 13.37 307th 337 8.9%
2023 12.01 310th 334 7.2%
2024 21.60 291st 337 13.6%
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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 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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 325th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 310th 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)5759.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)5759.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Middle School)52.652.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)52.652.3
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Middle School)48.762
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)48.762
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Middle School)46.246.3
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)46.246.3
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Middle School)47.363.8
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Dodge Community School District)47.363.8
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Middle School)44.654.1
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Dodge Community School District)44.654.1
 9.5%
   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 Students1085759
 30%
African American7558
 22.7%
American Indian33
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic143124
 13.3%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White779507
 34.9%
Two or More Races7958
 26.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%62.2%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Dodge Middle School

Students at Fort Dodge Middle School are 67% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Fort Dodge Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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