North Union Middle School

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North Union Middle School ranks 94 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Union Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the North Kossuth Community School District located in Swea City, Iowa, with a student population of 128 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

North Union Middle School has consistently outperformed the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 82.1% in 6th grade ELA, 83.3% in 7th grade ELA, and 95.2% in 8th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 74.5%, 77.3%, and 77.5%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 66.7% in 6th grade, 63.9% in 7th grade, and 95.2% in 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 71.1%, 69.9%, and 73.2%. The school has also consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Iowa, with a ranking of 94 out of 337 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 14 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby North Iowa Middle School.

While North Union Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.49% to 64.43% over the past three school years, compared to the nearby North Iowa Middle School, which had a 38.32% free and reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023, the school has maintained strong academic performance and a high ranking, suggesting that it is effectively supporting student learning and achievement despite serving a more economically diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590

(515) 272-4361

District: North Kossuth Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,665

Feeder schools for North Union Middle School:

Elementary:

North Kossuth Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Union Middle School ranks better than 72.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Union Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare North Union Middle School employs 9.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Union Middle School is $13,665.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Union Middle School 94^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See North Union Middle School in the ranking list.)

North Kossuth Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kossuth Community School District 35^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Union Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2015	45.13	221^st	349	36.7%
2016	48.46	202^nd	343	41.1%
2017	35.94	245^th	327	25.1%
2018	51.69	175^th	318	45.0%
2019	31.92	252^nd	342	26.3%
2021	60.77	129^th	324	60.2%
2022	70.52	83^rd	337	75.4%
2023	87.26	10^th	334	97.0%
2024	69.06	94^th	337	72.1%

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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 Union Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	138	1	0	9	0	0	1	149
2014	137	0	0	5	0	1	3	146
2015	129	1	0	7	0	0	5	142
2016	139	1	0	6	0	0	4	150
2017	127	2	0	7	0	0	2	138
2018	140	1	0	7	0	0	3	151
2019	145	1	1	8	0	0	4	159
2020	142	2	2	9	1	0	6	162
2021	132	1	2	5	1	0	8	149
2022	120	0	2	7	1	0	4	134
2023	116	0	1	7	0	0	4	128

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 Union Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	149	11.6	12.8	40.9
2014	146	10.0	14.4	47.3
2015	142	10.0	14.2	47.9
2016	150	9.0	16.6	42
2017	138	8.4	16.2	42
2018	151	9.9	15.1	52.3
2019	159	10.4	15.2	61
2020	162	11.6	13.9	63
2021	149	10.6	14.0	64.4
2022	134	10.9	12.2	51.5
2023	128	9.9	12.9	53.1

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 Union Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	149	11.6	12.8	40.9
2014	146	10.0	14.4	47.3
2015	142	10.0	14.2	47.9
2016	150	9.0	16.6	42
2017	138	8.4	16.2	42
2018	151	9.9	15.1	52.3
2019	159	10.4	15.2	61
2020	162	11.6	13.9	63
2021	149	10.6	14.0	64.4
2022	134	10.9	12.2	51.5
2023	128	9.9	12.9	53.1

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 Union Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$322 (2.4%)	$13,343 (97.6%)	$13,665

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Union Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 252^nd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 10^th of 334 Middle schools	70.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Middle School)	42.9	83.3	40.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)	42.9	83.3	40.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)	57.1	80.6	23.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)	57.1	80.6	23.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Middle School)	66.7	90.7	24%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)	66.7	90.7	24%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)	80	88.4	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)	80	88.4	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Middle School)	58.1	93.5	35.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)	58.1	93.5	35.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)	62.8	95.7	32.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)	62.8	95.7	32.9%
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	159	128	19.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	145	116	20%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61%	53.1%	7.9%

Schools Near North Union 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 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
North Union Middle School	Public	6-8	203 5th St North	Swea City	50590	Kossuth County	North Kossuth Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 272-4361	128	10	12.9	53.1%	116 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	69.1	94^th of 337 public middle schools	72.1%		87.3	10^th of 334 public middle schools	97.0%	84	82.1	83.3	95.2	66.7	63.9	95.2	83.3	$13,665	$322	$13,343
North Iowa Middle School	Public	6-8	111 3rd Ave NW	Buffalo Center	50424	Winnebago County	North Iowa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 562-2525	107	10	11.1	38.3%	91 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.1	203^rd of 337 public middle schools	39.8%		44	214^th of 334 public middle schools	35.9%	11	74.2	82.5	76.9	74.2	75.0	69.2	53.8	$13,756	$463	$13,293

Frequently Asked Questions about North Union Middle School

Is North Union Middle School a good school?

North Union Middle School ranks 94^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is North Union Middle School in?

North Kossuth Community School District

What is the racial makeup of North Union Middle School?

Students at North Union Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend North Union Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended North Union Middle School.

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