Is Lewis Central Middle School a good school?

Lewis Central Middle School ranks 112 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lewis Central Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 730 students attended Lewis Central Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lewis Central Middle School?

Students at Lewis Central Middle School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Lewis Central Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lewis Central Middle School usually go on to attend Lewis Central Senior High School

Lewis Central Middle School in Council Bluffs IA

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis Central Middle School 112^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Lewis Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lewis Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis Central Community School District 141^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	26.62	301^st	349	13.8%
2013	29.66	290^th	350	17.1%
2014	20.92	302^nd	337	10.4%
2015	21.17	310^th	349	11.2%
2016	29.43	278^th	343	19.0%
2017	27.85	269^th	327	17.7%
2018	38.58	227^th	318	28.6%
2019	58.84	143^rd	342	58.2%
2021	55.34	159^th	324	50.9%
2022	54.13	159^th	337	52.8%
2023	63.10	119^th	334	64.4%
2024	65.53	112^th	337	66.8%

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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by a student
Thursday, July 30, 2009

I liked it there but now I guess there are teams like they have at Kirn and Wilson. I thought not having the teams made our middle school more unique to me because you can meet all the kids in your grade. Also you started going there when you entered 6th grade not 7th but that has changed for Kirn and Wilson now as well. I am now a senior at LCHS and love how the teachers help me at LC.I have only gone to Lewis Central because my mom says that the school is a harder school and I believe that. At AL or TJ you only need 45 credits to graduate and I as a senior need 55 but it is going to change. I believe to 60.We have trimesters not Quarters and only have 6 classes a day but that may change due to credits. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lewis Central Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	561	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	564
1989	555	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	558
1990	553	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	557
1991	572	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	575
1992	636	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	640
1993	656	4	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	672
1994	642	3	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	661
1995	633	2	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	652
1996	633	2	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	652
1997	641	0	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	660
1998	669	1	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	688
1999	625	1	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	647
2000	651	3	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	674
2001	624	2	6	25	1	n/a	n/a	658
2002	620	9	6	30	2	n/a	n/a	667
2003	620	9	6	30	2	n/a	n/a	667
2004	574	16	8	34	5	n/a	n/a	637
2005	591	7	4	30	5	n/a	n/a	637
2006	607	12	10	39	4	n/a	n/a	672
2007	599	8	8	41	3	n/a	n/a	659
2008	584	14	7	48	4	n/a	n/a	657
2009	609	8	4	46	5	n/a	n/a	672
2010	591	5	9	63	3	0	13	684
2011	626	4	8	71	1	1	10	721
2012	636	5	8	67	2	1	12	731
2013	647	5	5	61	2	1	17	738
2014	653	8	6	55	1	0	13	736
2015	631	10	5	46	0	0	12	704
2016	639	16	5	61	2	0	16	739
2017	563	13	2	66	2	0	24	670
2018	581	10	6	60	4	0	30	691
2019	561	12	6	68	3	0	24	674
2020	596	6	5	78	2	0	23	710
2021	598	14	3	72	2	0	27	716
2022	609	14	4	85	4	0	30	746
2023	593	15	6	88	3	0	37	742
2024	572	17	4	91	2	0	44	730

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 Lewis Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	564	36.0	15.6	14.4
1989	558	35.2	15.8	16.8
1990	557	35.1	15.8	14.5
1991	575	35.9	16.0	15.1
1992	640	38.0	16.8	20
1993	672	41.9	16.0	18.8
1994	661	40.1	16.5	19.7
1995	652	39.0	16.7	19.5
1996	652	39.0	16.7	19.5
1997	660	32.8	20.1	20.9
1998	688	38.0	18.1	22.2
1999	647	40.8	15.9	32.9
2000	674	45.5	14.8	23.6
2001	658	46.2	14.2	32.5
2002	667	54.3	12.3	32.4
2003	667	54.3	12.3	32.4
2004	637	41.0	15.5	35.9
2005	637	41.0	15.5	37.4
2006	672	41.8	16.1	37.6
2007	659	44.7	14.7	36.9
2008	657	44.7	14.7	34.1
2009	672	44.7	15.0	37.1
2010	684	44.4	15.4	38.9
2011	721	43.5	16.5	41.2
2012	731	44.3	16.4	42.5
2013	738	44.9	16.4	38.3
2014	736	44.3	16.5	40.5
2015	704	45.0	15.6	36.2
2016	739	44.0	16.7	39.8
2017	670	44.6	15.0	35.4
2018	691	43.8	15.7	33.4
2019	674	43.8	15.3	40.4
2020	710	42.8	16.5	38.2
2021	716	43.8	16.3	39.8
2022	746	44.7	16.6	35.4
2023	742	44.7	16.5	37.1
2024	730	44.8	16.2	36.4

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 Lewis Central Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	564	36.0	15.6	14.4
1989	558	35.2	15.8	16.8
1990	557	35.1	15.8	14.5
1991	575	35.9	16.0	15.1
1992	640	38.0	16.8	20
1993	672	41.9	16.0	18.8
1994	661	40.1	16.5	19.7
1995	652	39.0	16.7	19.5
1996	652	39.0	16.7	19.5
1997	660	32.8	20.1	20.9
1998	688	38.0	18.1	22.2
1999	647	40.8	15.9	32.9
2000	674	45.5	14.8	23.6
2001	658	46.2	14.2	32.5
2002	667	54.3	12.3	32.4
2003	667	54.3	12.3	32.4
2004	637	41.0	15.5	35.9
2005	637	41.0	15.5	37.4
2006	672	41.8	16.1	37.6
2007	659	44.7	14.7	36.9
2008	657	44.7	14.7	34.1
2009	672	44.7	15.0	37.1
2010	684	44.4	15.4	38.9
2011	721	43.5	16.5	41.2
2012	731	44.3	16.4	42.5
2013	738	44.9	16.4	38.3
2014	736	44.3	16.5	40.5
2015	704	45.0	15.6	36.2
2016	739	44.0	16.7	39.8
2017	670	44.6	15.0	35.4
2018	691	43.8	15.7	33.4
2019	674	43.8	15.3	40.4
2020	710	42.8	16.5	38.2
2021	716	43.8	16.3	39.8
2022	746	44.7	16.6	35.4
2023	742	44.7	16.5	37.1
2024	730	44.8	16.2	36.4

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 Lewis Central Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$352 (2.8%)	$12,307 (97.2%)	$12,659

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 119^th of 334 Middle schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Central Middle School)	75.6	76	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Central Community School District)	75.6	76	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lewis Central Middle School)	80.1	65.2	14.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lewis Central Community School District)	80.1	65.2	14.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Central Middle School)	74.7	84.3	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Central Community School District)	74.7	84.3	9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lewis Central Middle School)	67.9	73.1	5.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lewis Central Community School District)	67.9	73.1	5.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Central Middle School)	71.9	84.3	12.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis Central Community School District)	71.9	84.3	12.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lewis Central Middle School)	71.4	84.7	13.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lewis Central Community School District)	71.4	84.7	13.3%
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	674	742	10.1%
African American	12	15	25%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	68	88	29.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	561	593	5.7%
Two or More Races	24	37	54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.4%	37.1%	3.3%

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 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lewis Central Middle School	Public	6-8	3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Lewis Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 366-8252	730	45	16.2	36.4%	572 (78.4%)	17 (2.3%)	91 (12.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.0%)	65.5	112^th of 337 public middle schools	66.8%		63.1	119^th of 334 public middle schools	64.4%	7	82.9	85.8	84.4	77.2	73.9	80.1	68.5	$12,659	$352	$12,307
Gerald W Kirn Middle School	Public	6-8	100 North Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6454	914	65	14.1	51.4%	708 (77.5%)	34 (3.7%)	120 (13.1%)	9 (1.0%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.6%)	30.3	266^th of 337 public middle schools	21.1%		36	244^th of 334 public middle schools	26.9%	22	61.4	66.1	70.5	65.0	67.9	69.7	63.2	$17,547	$654	$16,893
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	712 N 21st St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6476	866	64	13.5	61.7%	591 (68.2%)	43 (5.0%)	172 (19.9%)	8 (0.9%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (5.0%)	16	305^th of 337 public middle schools	9.5%		15	301^st of 334 public middle schools	9.9%	4	59.1	64.2	64.4	65.6	54.6	60.8	50.6	$18,064	$861	$17,203
Treynor Middle School	Public	6-8	102 E Main St	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 487-3181	221	10	22.2	13.1%	206 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	87.6	13^th of 337 public middle schools	96.1%		92.3	2^nd of 334 public middle schools	99.4%	11	82.1	94.7	91.0	92.5	94.7	92.3	83.3	$10,345	$87	$10,259
Glenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Sivers Road	Glenwood	51534	Mills County	Glenwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 527-4887	467	27	17.0	40.9%	414 (88.7%)	4 (0.9%)	31 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	85.4	22^nd of 337 public middle schools	93.5%		80.7	36^th of 334 public middle schools	89.2%	14	87.9	87.8	90.1	90.0	89.9	91.5	80.3	$12,035	$257	$11,778
Underwood Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 566-2332	206	10	21.3	19.9%	191 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	79.3	40^th of 337 public middle schools	88.1%		75.5	56^th of 334 public middle schools	83.2%	16	83.6	80.0	89.2	88.1	85.0	90.5	79.7	$10,797	$41	$10,756

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