George-Little Rock Middle School

Summary:

George-Little Rock Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the George-Little Rock Community School District in George, Iowa, with a relatively small student population of 60 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

The school has faced some challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating and dropping significantly in the past two years, from 140th out of 324 schools in 2020-2021 to 265th out of 337 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. This places the school in the lower half of Iowa middle schools, and its test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science, are generally below the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 61.3% in Mathematics and 54.8% in Science, compared to the state averages of 73.2% and 65.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.67% in the current school year to 39.47% in 2020-2021, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sioux Center Middle School (14:1 student-teacher ratio) and Rock Valley Middle School (29:1 student-teacher ratio), George-Little Rock Middle School has had a fluctuating student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19:1 in 2020-2021 to 33.6:1 in 2021-2022, with the current ratio of 20:1 being higher than the nearby schools. This variation in the student-teacher ratio could impact the quality of instruction and the ability to provide personalized attention to students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

500 E Indiana Ave
George, IA 51237

(712) 475-3311

District: George-Little Rock Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,496

Students who attend George-Little Rock Middle School usually attend:

High:

George-Little Rock Senior High School

Feeder schools for George-Little Rock Middle School:

Elementary:

George-Little Rock Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 60

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Pacific Islander:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George-Little Rock Middle School ranks worse than 78.6% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.54. (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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George-Little Rock Middle School is $11,496.

Schooldigger Rankings:

George-Little Rock Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks George-Little Rock Middle School 265^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See George-Little Rock Middle School in the ranking list.)

George-Little Rock Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks George-Little Rock Community School District 155^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for George-Little Rock Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	40.26	243^rd	349	30.4%
2013	36.82	265^th	350	24.3%
2014	60.54	141^st	337	58.2%
2015	53.09	181^st	349	48.1%
2016	41.64	229^th	343	33.2%
2017	18.49	295^th	327	9.8%
2018	37.69	229^th	318	28.0%
2019	19.63	298^th	342	12.9%
2021	58.50	140^th	324	56.8%
2022	54.08	161^st	337	52.2%
2023	29.00	267^th	334	20.1%
2024	30.54	265^th	337	21.4%

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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 George-Little Rock Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	116	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	116
2005	108	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
2006	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
2007	105	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	107
2008	99	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	102
2009	96	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	102
2010	93	4	0	2	0	0	0	99
2011	109	4	0	2	0	0	0	115
2012	111	0	0	1	0	0	2	114
2013	106	0	0	2	0	1	4	113
2014	95	0	2	2	0	0	3	102
2015	97	0	2	1	0	2	2	104
2016	92	1	1	1	0	1	0	96
2017	91	0	1	4	0	3	0	99
2018	89	0	2	6	0	3	0	100
2019	82	1	2	7	0	6	1	99
2020	70	0	1	2	0	3	2	78
2021	65	0	0	4	0	4	3	76
2022	69	0	0	6	2	5	2	84
2023	52	0	0	4	0	3	1	60

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 George-Little Rock Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	116	9.5	12.2	19.8
2005	109	9.7	11.2	28.4
2006	109	9.4	11.6	29.4
2007	107	9.4	11.4	25.2
2008	102	9.5	10.7	35.3
2009	102	9.3	11.0	36.3
2010	99	9.0	11.0	36.4
2011	115	7.0	16.4	36.5
2012	114	7.8	14.6	43.9
2013	113	7.1	15.8	47.8
2014	102	6.1	16.6	37.3
2015	104	5.0	20.8	34.6
2016	96	6.0	16.0	40.6
2017	99	6.9	14.3	38.4
2018	100	7.0	14.2	33
2019	99	7.0	14.1	36.4
2020	78	7.0	11.1	42.3
2021	76	4.0	19.0	39.5
2022	84	2.5	33.6	38.1
2023	60	3.0	20.0	36.7

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 George-Little Rock Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	116	9.5	12.2	19.8
2005	109	9.7	11.2	28.4
2006	109	9.4	11.6	29.4
2007	107	9.4	11.4	25.2
2008	102	9.5	10.7	35.3
2009	102	9.3	11.0	36.3
2010	99	9.0	11.0	36.4
2011	115	7.0	16.4	36.5
2012	114	7.8	14.6	43.9
2013	113	7.1	15.8	47.8
2014	102	6.1	16.6	37.3
2015	104	5.0	20.8	34.6
2016	96	6.0	16.0	40.6
2017	99	6.9	14.3	38.4
2018	100	7.0	14.2	33
2019	99	7.0	14.1	36.4
2020	78	7.0	11.1	42.3
2021	76	4.0	19.0	39.5
2022	84	2.5	33.6	38.1
2023	60	3.0	20.0	36.7

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 George-Little Rock Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$122 (1.1%)	$11,374 (98.9%)	$11,496

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George-Little Rock Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 298^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 267^th of 334 Middle schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (George-Little Rock Middle School)	56.5	76	19.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (George-Little Rock Community School District)	56.5	76	19.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	68.5	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (George-Little Rock Middle School)	30.4	72	41.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (George-Little Rock Community School District)	30.4	72	41.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	67.1	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (George-Little Rock Middle School)	64.9	65.4	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (George-Little Rock Community School District)	64.9	65.4	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (George-Little Rock Middle School)	64.9	42.3	22.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (George-Little Rock Community School District)	64.9	42.3	22.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (George-Little Rock Middle School)	57.9	74.2	16.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (George-Little Rock Community School District)	57.9	74.2	16.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (George-Little Rock Middle School)	44.7	64.5	19.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (George-Little Rock Community School District)	44.7	64.5	19.8%
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	99	60	39.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	6	3	50%
White	82	52	36.6%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	36.7%	0.3%

Schools Near George-Little Rock 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
George-Little Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	500 E Indiana Ave	George	51237	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 475-3311	60	3	20.0	36.7%	52 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)	1 (1.7%)	30.5	265^th of 337 public middle schools	21.4%		29	267^th of 334 public middle schools	20.1%	2			75.8	64.5			72.7	61.3		54.8	$11,496	$122	$11,374
Sheldon Middle School	Public	5-8	310 23rd Avenue	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4346	320	23	14.0	46.6%	228 (71.3%)	10 (3.1%)	69 (21.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	78	43^rd of 337 public middle schools	87.2%		84.2	21^st of 334 public middle schools	93.7%	22	86.2	89.1	94.3	83.5	87.4	98.4	80.0	82.4	78.2	72.9	$13,653	$708	$12,945
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School	Public	5-8	120 11th Ave NE	Sibley	51249	Osceola County	Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 754-2542	199	13	14.8	52.8%	139 (69.8%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (22.1%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)	4 (2.0%)	70	85^th of 337 public middle schools	74.8%		74.2	64^th of 334 public middle schools	80.8%	21	70.7	82.2	80.4	83.7	80.5	84.4	78.3	77.6	61.0	81.3	$10,416	$259	$10,157
Rock Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	174	6	29.0	48.9%	106 (60.9%)	2 (1.1%)	66 (37.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.6	84^th of 337 public middle schools	75.1%		71.5	78^th of 334 public middle schools	76.6%	6		80.6	88.5	83.3		79.1	82.0	88.9		66.7
Sioux Center Middle School	Public	6-8	550 9th St NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-3783	350	25	14.0	44.6%	193 (55.1%)	5 (1.4%)	142 (40.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	65.5	113^th of 337 public middle schools	66.5%		64.4	112^th of 334 public middle schools	66.5%	1		82.2	80.7	83.3		73.8	75.4	82.5		75.4	$12,834	$156	$12,678

Frequently Asked Questions about George-Little Rock Middle School

What district is George-Little Rock Middle School in?

George-Little Rock Community School District

How many students attend George-Little Rock Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 60 students attended George-Little Rock Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of George-Little Rock Middle School?

Students at George-Little Rock Middle School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

Is George-Little Rock Middle School a good school?

George-Little Rock Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Iowa middle schools.

What high school do graduates of George-Little Rock Middle School attend?

Students who attend George-Little Rock Middle School usually go on to attend George-Little Rock Senior High School

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