Grundy Center Middle School

Summary:

Grundy Center Middle School is a public middle school in Grundy Center, Iowa, serving 212 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Grundy Center Community School District, which is ranked 8th out of 309 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grundy Center Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking of 1st out of 337 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 100% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades, significantly outperforming the state averages. In comparison, nearby Holmes Junior High School has a more diverse student body, while BCLUW Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Grundy Center Middle School's consistent academic excellence is a testament to the school's dedication to providing a high-quality education for its students. However, the school's demographic profile and the comparison to nearby schools highlight the importance of considering equity and access as part of a comprehensive evaluation of educational quality and outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638

(319) 825-5464

District: Grundy Center Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,086

Students who attend Grundy Center Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grundy Center High School

Feeder schools for Grundy Center Middle School:

Elementary:

Grundy Center Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

African American:

1.4%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grundy Center Middle School ranks better than 99.7% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.34. (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 (94.9%), African American (1.4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grundy Center Middle School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Grundy Center Middle School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grundy Center Middle School is $12,086.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grundy Center Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy Center Middle School 1^st of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Grundy Center Middle School in the ranking list.)

Grundy Center Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy Center Community School District 8^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grundy Center Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	76.31	46^th	349	86.8%
2013	73.10	58^th	350	83.4%
2014	88.06	6^th	337	98.2%
2015	72.56	69^th	349	80.2%
2016	63.86	118^th	343	65.6%
2017	51.57	172^nd	327	47.4%
2018	68.11	90^th	318	71.7%
2019	81.68	30^th	342	91.2%
2021	87.84	13^th	324	96.0%
2022	87.13	13^th	337	96.1%
2023	91.48	3^rd	334	99.1%
2024	93.34	1^st	337	99.7%

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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 Grundy Center Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	155	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
1998	143	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	147
1999	162	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	164
2000	176	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	180
2001	191	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	196
2002	174	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	178
2003	174	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	178
2004	167	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	171
2005	160	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	165
2006	148	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2007	148	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2008	149	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
2009	136	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
2010	123	0	0	1	0	1	2	127
2011	125	0	0	0	0	1	1	127
2012	141	0	0	1	0	1	0	143
2013	192	2	0	0	0	0	4	198
2014	139	0	0	2	0	0	5	146
2015	189	1	0	4	0	1	6	201
2016	189	1	0	5	0	1	5	201
2017	205	2	0	4	1	1	6	219
2018	207	2	0	2	1	2	5	219
2019	212	2	0	2	2	3	8	229
2020	219	2	0	1	2	2	7	233
2021	216	1	0	0	1	2	5	225
2022	214	1	0	0	2	1	4	222
2023	205	2	1	0	2	0	2	212
2024	206	3	2	2	1	0	3	217

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 Grundy Center Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	158	10.5	15.0	15.2
1998	147	9.2	16.0	15
1999	164	9.5	17.3	17.7
2000	180	11.5	15.7	19.4
2001	196	10.5	18.7	18.4
2002	178	13.4	13.3	15.7
2003	178	13.4	13.3	15.7
2004	171	11.8	14.5	16.4
2005	165	11.8	14.0	20
2006	149	10.8	13.8	20.1
2007	149	10.8	13.8	26.2
2008	151	11.1	13.6	20.5
2009	137	8.2	16.7	27
2010	127	9.5	13.3	30.7
2011	127	7.0	18.1	34.6
2012	143	9.0	15.8	27.3
2013	198	9.6	20.4	28.3
2014	146	13.8	10.5	26
2015	201	13.0	15.4	23.4
2016	201	12.0	16.7	27.9
2017	219	14.0	15.5	29.2
2018	219	12.1	17.9	27.9
2019	229	13.9	16.4	30.1
2020	233	13.9	16.7	29.6
2021	225	12.9	17.3	29.3
2022	222	13.9	15.9	23.9
2023	212	15.8	13.3	20.8
2024	217	17.9	12.1	27.6

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 Grundy Center Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	158	10.5	15.0	15.2
1998	147	9.2	16.0	15
1999	164	9.5	17.3	17.7
2000	180	11.5	15.7	19.4
2001	196	10.5	18.7	18.4
2002	178	13.4	13.3	15.7
2003	178	13.4	13.3	15.7
2004	171	11.8	14.5	16.4
2005	165	11.8	14.0	20
2006	149	10.8	13.8	20.1
2007	149	10.8	13.8	26.2
2008	151	11.1	13.6	20.5
2009	137	8.2	16.7	27
2010	127	9.5	13.3	30.7
2011	127	7.0	18.1	34.6
2012	143	9.0	15.8	27.3
2013	198	9.6	20.4	28.3
2014	146	13.8	10.5	26
2015	201	13.0	15.4	23.4
2016	201	12.0	16.7	27.9
2017	219	14.0	15.5	29.2
2018	219	12.1	17.9	27.9
2019	229	13.9	16.4	30.1
2020	233	13.9	16.7	29.6
2021	225	12.9	17.3	29.3
2022	222	13.9	15.9	23.9
2023	212	15.8	13.3	20.8
2024	217	17.9	12.1	27.6

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 Grundy Center Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$134 (1.1%)	$11,952 (98.9%)	$12,086

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grundy Center Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 334 Middle schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Middle School)	85.7	82	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)	85.7	82	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Middle School)	76.2	92	15.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)	76.2	92	15.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Middle School)	83.6	90.6	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)	83.6	90.6	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Middle School)	78.2	79.2	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)	78.2	79.2	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Middle School)	80	100	20%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)	80	100	20%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Middle School)	86.7	94.3	7.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)	86.7	94.3	7.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Middle School)	80	94.4	14.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)	80	94.4	14.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Middle School)	91.1	100	8.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)	91.1	100	8.9%
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	229	212	7.4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	212	205	3.3%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.1%	20.8%	9.4%

Schools Near Grundy Center 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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grundy Center Middle School	Public	5-8	1006 M Ave	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 825-5464	217	18	12.1	27.6%	206 (94.9%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	93.3	1^st of 337 public middle schools	99.7%		91.5	3^rd of 334 public middle schools	99.1%	2	80.7	91.8	100.0	100.0		78.9	83.7	96.2	100.0		63.2	96.4	$12,086	$134	$11,952
AGWSR Middle School	Public	6-8	609 S Monroe	Wellsburg	50680	Grundy County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 869-5121	144	11	13.4	46.5%	131 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)													$15,955	$170	$15,786
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School	Public	6-8	215 10th St	Aplington	50604	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 347-6621	176	14	12.1	28.4%	162 (92.0%)	3 (1.7%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	76.3	55^th of 337 public middle schools	83.7%		75.3	58^th of 334 public middle schools	82.6%	3		74.6	93.7	84.8			82.5	88.9	84.8			80.4	$12,819	$142	$12,677
BCLUW Middle School	Public	5-8	704 Commercial St	Union	50258	Hardin County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 486-5371	133	12	11.1	46.6%	124 (93.2%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	4 (3.0%)								(n/a)													$12,506	$258	$12,248
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School	Public	6-8	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 983-2206	223	10	21.6	20.6%	209 (93.7%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)								(n/a)													$12,362	$276	$12,086
Holmes Junior High School	Public	7-9	505 Holmes Dr	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2650	629	48	13.1	28.3%	536 (85.2%)	24 (3.8%)	16 (2.5%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (5.9%)	79.6	38^th of 337 public middle schools	88.7%		75.3	59^th of 334 public middle schools	82.3%	21			86.8	88.4	86.5			82.4	87.0	84.5		77.7	$13,002	$245	$12,757

Frequently Asked Questions about Grundy Center Middle School

What high school do graduates of Grundy Center Middle School attend?

Students who attend Grundy Center Middle School usually go on to attend Grundy Center High School

What district is Grundy Center Middle School in?

Grundy Center Community School District

How many students attend Grundy Center Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Grundy Center Middle School.

Is Grundy Center Middle School a good school?

Yes! Grundy Center Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 337 Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Grundy Center Middle School?

Students at Grundy Center Middle School are 95% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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