North Union Middle School

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:
94th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,665 Help


Feeder schools for North Union Middle School:

Elementary:    North Kossuth Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Union Middle School ranks better than 72.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.06. (See more...)
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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.
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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 94th 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 35th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 45.13 221st 349 36.7%
2016 48.46 202nd 343 41.1%
2017 35.94 245th 327 25.1%
2018 51.69 175th 318 45.0%
2019 31.92 252nd 342 26.3%
2021 60.77 129th 324 60.2%
2022 70.52 83rd 337 75.4%
2023 87.26 10th 334 97.0%
2024 69.06 94th 337 72.1%
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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 North Union Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 138 1 0 9 0 0 1 0 149
2014 137 0 0 5 0 1 3 0 146
2015 129 1 0 7 0 0 5 0 142
2016 139 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 150
2017 127 2 0 7 0 0 2 0 138
2018 140 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 151
2019 145 1 1 8 0 0 4 0 159
2020 142 2 2 9 1 0 6 0 162
2021 132 1 2 5 1 0 8 0 149
2022 120 0 2 7 1 0 4 0 134
2023 116 0 1 7 0 0 4 0 128

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Union Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 252nd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 10th 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)42.983.3
 40.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)42.983.3
 40.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)57.180.6
 23.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)57.180.6
 23.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Middle School)66.790.7
 24%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)66.790.7
 24%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)8088.4
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)8088.4
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Middle School)58.193.5
 35.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Kossuth Community School District)58.193.5
 35.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)62.895.7
 32.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Kossuth Community School District)62.895.7
 32.9%
   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 Students159128
 19.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic87
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White145116
 20%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%53.1%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Union Middle School

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

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

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