Hamburg Middle School

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Hamburg Middle School ranks 236 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hamburg Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Hamburg, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 40 students. The school is part of the Hamburg Community School District, which is ranked 218 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hamburg Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 100% of 6th-grade students at Hamburg Middle School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 74.5%. However, the school's performance in Science is significantly lower than the state average, with only 37.5% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 65.5%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70% in 2022-2023) compared to Shenandoah Middle School (38.18% in 2022-2023), suggesting that Hamburg Middle School serves a more economically disadvantaged student population.

Despite the school's strong academic performance in ELA and Mathematics, Hamburg Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 129 out of 342 Iowa middle schools in 2018-2019 to 236 out of 337 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school spends significantly more per student ($24,731 in 2018-2019) compared to Shenandoah Middle School ($12,890 in 2018-2019), which may indicate funding disparities between the two districts.

Detail:

Public 6-8

309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640

(712) 382-2017

District: Hamburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,731

Feeder schools for Hamburg Middle School:

Elementary:

Marnie Simons Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 39

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.6%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hamburg Middle School ranks worse than 70% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.51. (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 (84.6%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hamburg Middle School is 17.8. (See more...)

Compare Hamburg Middle School employs 2.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hamburg Middle School is $24,731.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Hamburg Middle School 236^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Hamburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hamburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamburg Community School District 218^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hamburg Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	61.81	129^th	342	62.3%
2022	38.32	235^th	337	30.3%
2023	40.84	227^th	334	32.0%
2024	39.51	236^th	337	30.0%

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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 Hamburg Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	42	0	6	0	48
2018	37	0	7	1	45
2019	32	0	6	1	39
2020	26	1	1	0	28
2021	33	0	2	1	36
2022	39	0	6	1	46
2023	35	0	5	0	40
2024	33	0	5	1	39

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 Hamburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	48	n/a	n/a	52.1
2018	45	1.3	34.3	60
2019	39	2.0	18.9	56.4
2020	28	1.3	21.3	53.6
2021	36	2.0	18.0	77.8
2022	46	2.9	15.8	80.4
2023	40	2.7	14.8	70
2024	39	2.1	17.8	74.4

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 Hamburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	48	n/a	n/a	52.1
2018	45	1.3	34.3	60
2019	39	2.0	18.9	56.4
2020	28	1.3	21.3	53.6
2021	36	2.0	18.0	77.8
2022	46	2.9	15.8	80.4
2023	40	2.7	14.8	70
2024	39	2.1	17.8	74.4

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 Hamburg Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,269 (5.1%)	$23,462 (94.9%)	$24,731

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hamburg Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 129^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 227^th of 334 Middle schools	30.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Middle School)	80	63.6	16.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hamburg Middle School)	60	72.7	12.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Middle School)	80	70.6	9.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hamburg Middle School)	73.3	58.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Middle School)	78.6	81.8	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hamburg Middle School)	71.4	63.6	7.8%
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	39	40	2.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	35	9.4%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.4%	70%	13.6%

Schools Near Hamburg 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
Hamburg Middle School	Public	6-8	309 S St	Hamburg	51640	Fremont County	Hamburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 382-2017	39	2	17.8	74.4%	33 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	39.5	236^th of 337 public middle schools	30.0%		40.8	227^th of 334 public middle schools	32.0%	9		100.0	72.7	81.3		90.0	63.6	43.8		37.5	$24,731	$1,269	$23,462
Shenandoah Middle School	Public	5-8	601 Dr. Creighton Circle	Shenandoah	51601	Page County	Shenandoah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 246-2520	282	21	13.1	47.9%	251 (89.0%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	48.3	205^th of 337 public middle schools	39.2%		44.1	211^th of 334 public middle schools	36.8%	6	62.3	74.6	80.3	78.4	59.4	61.9	72.7	64.9	44.9	75.7	$12,890	$81	$12,810

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamburg Middle School

How many students attend Hamburg Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 39 students attended Hamburg Middle School.

Is Hamburg Middle School a good school?

Hamburg Middle School ranks 236^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Hamburg Middle School in?

Hamburg Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Hamburg Middle School?

Students at Hamburg Middle School are 85% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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