Berg Middle School

Summary:

Berg Middle School is a public middle school located in Newton, Iowa, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 841 students. The school is part of the Newton Community School District, which is ranked 240 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berg Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 60% (5th grade) to 71.6% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 69% to 77.5%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 54.3% (5th grade) to 67.8% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 70.7% to 73.2%. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 172 out of 342 Iowa middle schools in 2018-2019 to 289 out of 337 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berg Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.5% to 55.17% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as East Marshall Middle School, Grinnell Community Middle School, and Lynnville-Sully Middle School, Berg Middle School generally performs worse academically, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates, higher statewide rankings, and lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1900 N 5th Ave East
       Newton, IA  50208


(641) 792-7741

District: Newton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,159 Help


Students who attend Berg Middle School usually attend:

High:    Newton Senior High School

Feeder schools for Berg Middle School:

Elementary:    Aurora Heights Elementary School
    Emerson Hough Elementary School
    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
    Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  841

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Berg Middle School ranks worse than 85.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berg Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Berg Middle School employs 60.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berg Middle School is $14,159.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Berg Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Berg Middle School 289th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Berg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Newton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Community School District 240th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berg Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.52 172nd 342 49.7%
2021 24.63 267th 324 17.6%
2022 24.56 272nd 337 19.3%
2023 30.37 263rd 334 21.3%
2024 22.27 289th 337 14.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berg Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 780 28 3 29 0 1 45 0 886
2018 795 35 2 42 0 1 40 0 915
2019 771 40 3 51 4 1 37 0 907
2020 758 42 2 62 2 1 30 0 897
2021 728 33 5 76 1 1 34 0 878
2022 692 29 5 70 4 1 44 0 845
2023 693 31 3 62 4 1 47 0 841

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 Berg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 886 61.0 14.5 50.2
2018 915 62.5 14.6 56.7
2019 907 60.1 15.0 60.6
2020 897 61.9 14.4 53.7
2021 878 61.1 14.3 46.5
2022 845 62.2 13.5 44.5
2023 841 60.7 13.8 55.2

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 Berg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 886 61.0 14.5 50.2
2018 915 62.5 14.6 56.7
2019 907 60.1 15.0 60.6
2020 897 61.9 14.4 53.7
2021 878 61.1 14.3 46.5
2022 845 62.2 13.5 44.5
2023 841 60.7 13.8 55.2

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 Berg Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $320 (2.3%) $13,839 (97.7%) $14,159

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Berg 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 172nd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 263rd of 334 Middle schools
 28.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berg Middle School)63.955.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Community School District)63.955.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Berg Middle School)73.654.5
 19.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newton Community School District)73.654.5
 19.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Berg Middle School)71.262.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Community School District)71.262.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Berg Middle School)64.253.4
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newton Community School District)64.253.4
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Berg Middle School)77.569.9
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Community School District)77.569.9
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Berg Middle School)71.463.3
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Newton Community School District)71.463.3
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Berg Middle School)68.470.4
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Community School District)68.470.4
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Berg Middle School)72.967.8
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newton Community School District)72.967.8
 5.1%
   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 Students907841
 7.3%
African American4031
 22.5%
American Indian44
Asian33
Hispanic5162
 21.6%
Pacific Islander11
White771693
 10.1%
Two or More Races3747
 27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%55.2%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Berg Middle School

Berg Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Iowa middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 841 students attended Berg Middle School.

Students at Berg Middle School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Berg Middle School usually go on to attend Newton Senior High School


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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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