North-Linn Middle School

Summary:

North-Linn Middle School is a public middle school located in Troy Mills, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 95 students. The school is part of the North Linn Community School District, which is ranked 50 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North-Linn Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 85% of 6th graders, 92.6% of 7th graders, and 94.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.5%, 77.3%, and 77.5%, respectively. Similarly, the school's mathematics proficiency rates were also significantly higher than the state averages. This level of academic performance is impressive, especially given the school's small size.

While North-Linn Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20% to 27.43% over the past three school years, the school also has a very homogeneous student population, with over 96% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This contrasts with the nearby West Delaware County Community School District and Cedar Rapids Community School District, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, North-Linn Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 14.6 over the past three school years, which may contribute to the school's academic success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA 52218-0200

(319) 224-3291

District: North Linn Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,950

Students who attend North-Linn Middle School usually attend:

High:

North-Linn Senior High School

Feeder schools for North-Linn Middle School:

Elementary:

North Linn Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 104

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North-Linn Middle School ranks better than 91.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.82. (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 (95.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North-Linn Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare North-Linn Middle School employs 8.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North-Linn Middle School is $12,950.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North-Linn Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North-Linn Middle School 30^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See North-Linn Middle School in the ranking list.)

North Linn Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Linn Community School District 50^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North-Linn Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	64.05	110^th	349	68.5%
2013	68.00	81^st	350	76.9%
2014	67.88	100^th	337	70.3%
2015	57.04	167^th	349	52.1%
2016	68.99	88^th	343	74.3%
2017	73.22	61^st	327	81.3%
2018	83.31	20^th	318	93.7%
2019	80.89	35^th	342	89.8%
2021	65.95	103^rd	324	68.2%
2022	65.85	105^th	337	68.8%
2023	78.41	45^th	334	86.5%
2024	80.82	30^th	337	91.1%

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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 North-Linn Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	98	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1989	111	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	111
1990	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1991	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	117
1992	164	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	165
1993	153	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	156
1994	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1995	165	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1996	165	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1997	164	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	164
1998	178	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	178
1999	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
2000	179	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	180
2001	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
2002	194	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
2003	194	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
2004	181	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
2005	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	191
2006	177	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	178
2007	180	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	185
2008	159	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	167
2009	150	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
2010	148	3	0	0	0	0	1	152
2011	151	2	0	1	0	0	1	155
2012	143	2	0	3	0	0	0	148
2013	145	0	0	3	0	0	0	148
2014	150	0	0	3	0	0	2	155
2015	163	1	1	0	0	0	3	168
2016	156	0	1	1	0	0	3	161
2017	151	0	1	1	2	0	1	156
2018	135	0	0	1	0	0	2	138
2019	117	0	0	0	0	0	2	119
2020	131	0	0	0	0	0	1	132
2021	121	1	0	0	0	0	1	123
2022	110	1	0	0	0	0	2	113
2023	92	0	0	0	0	0	3	95
2024	99	0	0	0	0	0	5	104

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 North-Linn Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	99	6.5	15.2	18.2
1989	111	7.5	14.8	12.6
1990	136	7.0	19.4	8.1
1991	117	7.3	16.0	10.3
1992	165	10.0	16.5	15.2
1993	156	9.0	17.3	16.7
1994	151	8.6	17.6	15.9
1995	167	8.7	19.2	11.4
1996	167	8.7	19.2	11.4
1997	164	9.5	17.3	14.6
1998	178	11.0	16.2	11.2
1999	192	9.0	21.3	25.5
2000	180	9.0	20.0	24.4
2001	181	13.5	13.4	16.6
2002	194	11.3	17.2	16.5
2003	194	11.3	17.2	16.5
2004	182	11.3	16.1	14.8
2005	191	10.9	17.5	18.8
2006	178	8.9	20.0	21.3
2007	185	12.5	14.8	25.9
2008	167	12.5	13.4	21.6
2009	157	12.5	12.6	28
2010	152	12.4	12.1	24.3
2011	155	10.0	15.5	25.8
2012	148	8.8	16.7	24.3
2013	148	9.8	15.0	25.7
2014	155	10.1	15.2	23.9
2015	168	9.0	18.6	21.4
2016	161	10.0	16.1	24.8
2017	156	10.5	14.7	19.9
2018	138	7.0	19.7	15.2
2019	119	7.4	15.9	15.1
2020	132	8.4	15.5	30.3
2021	123	8.3	14.6	26
2022	113	8.4	13.3	27.4
2023	95	8.4	11.2	20
2024	104	8.3	12.3	23.1

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 North-Linn Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	99	6.5	15.2	18.2
1989	111	7.5	14.8	12.6
1990	136	7.0	19.4	8.1
1991	117	7.3	16.0	10.3
1992	165	10.0	16.5	15.2
1993	156	9.0	17.3	16.7
1994	151	8.6	17.6	15.9
1995	167	8.7	19.2	11.4
1996	167	8.7	19.2	11.4
1997	164	9.5	17.3	14.6
1998	178	11.0	16.2	11.2
1999	192	9.0	21.3	25.5
2000	180	9.0	20.0	24.4
2001	181	13.5	13.4	16.6
2002	194	11.3	17.2	16.5
2003	194	11.3	17.2	16.5
2004	182	11.3	16.1	14.8
2005	191	10.9	17.5	18.8
2006	178	8.9	20.0	21.3
2007	185	12.5	14.8	25.9
2008	167	12.5	13.4	21.6
2009	157	12.5	12.6	28
2010	152	12.4	12.1	24.3
2011	155	10.0	15.5	25.8
2012	148	8.8	16.7	24.3
2013	148	9.8	15.0	25.7
2014	155	10.1	15.2	23.9
2015	168	9.0	18.6	21.4
2016	161	10.0	16.1	24.8
2017	156	10.5	14.7	19.9
2018	138	7.0	19.7	15.2
2019	119	7.4	15.9	15.1
2020	132	8.4	15.5	30.3
2021	123	8.3	14.6	26
2022	113	8.4	13.3	27.4
2023	95	8.4	11.2	20
2024	104	8.3	12.3	23.1

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 North-Linn Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$194 (1.5%)	$12,756 (98.5%)	$12,950

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North-Linn Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 45^th of 334 Middle schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North-Linn Middle School)	80.6	73.1	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Community School District)	80.6	73.1	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North-Linn Middle School)	83.3	61.5	21.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Community School District)	83.3	61.5	21.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North-Linn Middle School)	90	91.2	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Community School District)	90	91.2	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North-Linn Middle School)	82.5	85.3	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Community School District)	82.5	85.3	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North-Linn Middle School)	85.4	100	14.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Community School District)	85.4	100	14.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North-Linn Middle School)	75.6	96.9	21.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Community School District)	75.6	96.9	21.3%
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	119	95	20.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	117	92	21.4%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.1%	20%	4.9%

Schools Near North-Linn 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
North-Linn Middle School	Public	6-8	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52218	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 224-3291	104	8	12.3	23.1%	99 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	80.8	30^th of 337 public middle schools	91.1%		78.4	45^th of 334 public middle schools	86.5%	15		85.0	92.6	94.6		85.0	70.4	89.2		83.8	$12,950	$194	$12,756
Center Point-Urbana Middle School	Public	6-8	613 Summit Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	317	24	13.1	18.3%	304 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	77.6	47^th of 337 public middle schools	86.1%		84.4	17^th of 334 public middle schools	94.9%	30		85.2	88.6	90.5		79.6	83.0	81.9		78.4	$12,542	$448	$12,095
Alburnett Middle School	Public	6-8	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	170	11	15.5	18.2%	159 (93.5%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	84.5	23^rd of 337 public middle schools	93.2%		45.5	208^th of 334 public middle schools	37.7%	185		87.5	93.9	95.8		98.0	81.6	87.3		74.6	$9,936	$76	$9,860
East Buchanan Middle School	Public	7-8	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	86	6	15.4	34.9%	82 (95.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	57.2	160^th of 337 public middle schools	52.5%		50.8	185^th of 334 public middle schools	44.6%	25			87.9	78.8			75.8	73.1		67.3	$12,082	$226	$11,857
Hazel Point Intermediate School	Public	5-6	453 Echo Hill Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3001	558	37	15.1	20.3%	386 (69.2%)	34 (6.1%)	25 (4.5%)	78 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)								(n/a)	84.8	90.0			84.8	83.8			74.0
Oak Ridge Middle School	Public	7-8	4901 Alburnett Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3410	537	39	13.7	20.9%	377 (70.2%)	33 (6.1%)	31 (5.8%)	67 (12.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	72.9	72^nd of 337 public middle schools	78.6%		79.6	40^th of 334 public middle schools	88.0%	32			87.8	86.4			79.1	80.4		73.5	$12,711	$282	$12,430
Excelsior Middle School	Public	7-8	3555 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3130	605	44	13.7	26.4%	475 (78.5%)	36 (6.0%)	28 (4.6%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.6%)	75.4	62^nd of 337 public middle schools	81.6%		71.8	75^th of 334 public middle schools	77.5%	13			86.5	86.6			82.3	83.1		74.4	$13,096	$300	$12,796
Boulder Peak Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3920 35th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3001	646	47	13.7	31.4%	525 (81.3%)	26 (4.0%)	36 (5.6%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.7%)								(n/a)	69.4	84.8			70.0	82.1			58.8
West Delaware Middle School	Public	5-8	1101 Doctor St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	372	31	12.0	34.7%	345 (92.7%)	5 (1.3%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	75.8	59^th of 337 public middle schools	82.5%		71.6	77^th of 334 public middle schools	76.9%	18	81.2	84.3	85.6	92.6	85.9	81.4	78.4	81.9	74.1	77.9	$12,591	$293	$12,298
Vernon Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 4th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9401	621	44	14.1	39.9%	514 (82.8%)	28 (4.5%)	38 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	54.2	177^th of 337 public middle schools	47.5%		37.4	237^th of 334 public middle schools	29.0%	60	73.6	77.4	76.5	82.8	76.8	76.8	72.1	66.7	55.2	72.4	$11,914	$388	$11,527

Frequently Asked Questions about North-Linn Middle School

What district is North-Linn Middle School in?

North Linn Community School District

How many students attend North-Linn Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 104 students attended North-Linn Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North-Linn Middle School?

Students at North-Linn Middle School are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of North-Linn Middle School attend?

Students who attend North-Linn Middle School usually go on to attend North-Linn Senior High School

Is North-Linn Middle School a good school?

Yes. North-Linn Middle School ranks in the top 8.9% of Iowa middle schools.

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