Grinnell Community Middle School

Summary:

Grinnell Community Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District in Grinnell, Iowa, with a student population of 457. The school consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subjects, with particularly impressive 8th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (81.7%) and Mathematics (82.5%), compared to the state averages of 77.5% and 73.2%, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools like South Tama County Middle School and Berg Middle School, Grinnell Community Middle School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (32.82% vs. 65.01% and 55.17%, respectively), suggesting a more affluent student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Grinnell Community Middle School stands out for its consistent academic success, it is important to note that the school's student population is significantly less diverse than the nearby schools, with 88.18% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This lack of racial and cultural representation in the student body is an area the school may want to explore and address.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 132 East Street S.
       Grinnell, IA  50112


(641) 236-2750

District: Grinnell-Newburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,622 Help


Students who attend Grinnell Community Middle School usually attend:

High:    Grinnell Community Senior High School

Feeder schools for Grinnell Community Middle School:

Elementary:    Bailey Park Elementary School
    Davis Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grinnell Community Middle School ranks better than 64.7% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grinnell Community Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grinnell Community Middle School is $12,622.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Grinnell Community Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Grinnell Community Middle School 119th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Grinnell Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

Grinnell-Newburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grinnell-Newburg Community School District 63rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grinnell Community Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 69.88 82nd 349 76.5%
2013 77.68 36th 350 89.7%
2014 83.54 18th 337 94.7%
2015 70.91 78th 349 77.7%
2016 69.94 83rd 343 75.8%
2017 72.47 67th 327 79.5%
2018 75.25 52nd 318 83.6%
2019 65.93 103rd 342 69.9%
2021 74.70 58th 324 82.1%
2022 73.74 70th 337 79.2%
2023 74.33 63rd 334 81.1%
2024 64.56 119th 337 64.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Grinnell Community Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 512 0 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1989 515 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1990 484 2 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1991 516 3 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 555 9 14 0 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1993 550 9 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 601 7 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 605 7 12 3 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1996 605 7 12 3 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1997 612 10 9 3 5 n/a n/a 0 639
1998 564 7 11 1 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1999 523 5 11 2 3 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 529 6 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 550
2001 526 5 11 5 13 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 530 10 9 9 11 n/a n/a 0 569
2003 530 10 9 9 11 n/a n/a 0 569
2004 525 13 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 554
2005 508 11 7 11 5 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 506 15 7 16 5 n/a n/a 0 549
2007 505 11 6 16 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2008 488 9 7 15 8 n/a n/a 0 527
2009 498 14 7 8 6 n/a n/a 0 533
2010 473 7 7 12 5 0 3 0 507
2011 467 11 8 20 6 0 5 0 517
2012 488 14 9 21 5 0 11 0 548
2013 472 7 11 18 4 0 15 0 527
2014 476 7 10 17 3 0 15 0 528
2015 435 6 7 17 6 0 18 0 489
2016 427 2 5 16 4 0 22 0 476
2017 415 7 2 16 3 0 22 0 465
2018 413 9 3 18 1 0 27 0 471
2019 455 12 3 16 2 0 23 0 511
2020 455 11 3 15 1 1 25 0 511
2021 447 11 3 19 2 2 16 0 500
2022 450 12 1 18 3 0 16 0 500
2023 403 12 3 19 4 0 16 0 457

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 Grinnell Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 38.9 13.3 15.6
1989 524 39.4 13.2 15.6
1990 501 41.4 12.1 14.4
1991 531 41.3 12.8 14.3
1992 579 42.0 13.7 18
1993 575 44.9 12.8 17.4
1994 626 45.8 13.7 19.2
1995 629 46.1 13.6 19.1
1996 629 46.1 13.6 19.1
1997 639 48.1 13.3 17.8
1998 585 46.9 12.5 19.1
1999 544 47.8 11.4 23.9
2000 550 43.8 12.6 23.8
2001 560 45.1 12.4 24.5
2002 569 44.3 12.8 25
2003 569 44.3 12.8 25
2004 554 42.3 13.1 24.9
2005 542 40.2 13.5 25.8
2006 549 39.3 14.0 26.2
2007 543 38.2 14.2 25.6
2008 527 38.6 13.7 28.5
2009 533 37.9 14.1 32.3
2010 507 35.6 14.2 33.7
2011 517 36.1 14.2 39.1
2012 548 37.9 14.4 40.9
2013 527 38.5 13.6 40.8
2014 528 40.5 13.0 37.9
2015 489 37.0 13.2 38.4
2016 476 36.0 13.2 35.9
2017 465 36.6 12.6 34.6
2018 471 34.5 13.6 30.8
2019 511 34.5 14.8 36.4
2020 511 36.5 13.9 38.4
2021 500 35.6 14.0 29.4
2022 500 35.7 14.0 30.6
2023 457 34.1 13.3 32.8

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 Grinnell Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 38.9 13.3 15.6
1989 524 39.4 13.2 15.6
1990 501 41.4 12.1 14.4
1991 531 41.3 12.8 14.3
1992 579 42.0 13.7 18
1993 575 44.9 12.8 17.4
1994 626 45.8 13.7 19.2
1995 629 46.1 13.6 19.1
1996 629 46.1 13.6 19.1
1997 639 48.1 13.3 17.8
1998 585 46.9 12.5 19.1
1999 544 47.8 11.4 23.9
2000 550 43.8 12.6 23.8
2001 560 45.1 12.4 24.5
2002 569 44.3 12.8 25
2003 569 44.3 12.8 25
2004 554 42.3 13.1 24.9
2005 542 40.2 13.5 25.8
2006 549 39.3 14.0 26.2
2007 543 38.2 14.2 25.6
2008 527 38.6 13.7 28.5
2009 533 37.9 14.1 32.3
2010 507 35.6 14.2 33.7
2011 517 36.1 14.2 39.1
2012 548 37.9 14.4 40.9
2013 527 38.5 13.6 40.8
2014 528 40.5 13.0 37.9
2015 489 37.0 13.2 38.4
2016 476 36.0 13.2 35.9
2017 465 36.6 12.6 34.6
2018 471 34.5 13.6 30.8
2019 511 34.5 14.8 36.4
2020 511 36.5 13.9 38.4
2021 500 35.6 14.0 29.4
2022 500 35.7 14.0 30.6
2023 457 34.1 13.3 32.8

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 Grinnell Community Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $314 (2.5%) $12,308 (97.5%) $12,622

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grinnell Community 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 103rd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 334 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Community Middle School)73.381.3
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)73.381.3
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Community Middle School)78.572.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)78.572.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Community Middle School)62.677
 14.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)62.677
 14.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Community Middle School)83.282
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)83.282
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Community Middle School)7482
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)7482
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Community Middle School)75.674.6
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)75.674.6
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Community Middle School)78.286.2
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)78.286.2
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Community Middle School)82.387
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)82.387
 4.7%
   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 Students511457
 10.6%
African American1212
American Indian24
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic1619
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White455403
 11.4%
Two or More Races2316
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%32.8%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grinnell Community Middle School

Students who attend Grinnell Community Middle School usually go on to attend Grinnell Community Senior High School

Grinnell Community Middle School ranks 119th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Grinnell Community Middle School.

Students at Grinnell Community Middle School are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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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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