West Fork Middle School

Summary:

West Fork Middle School is a public middle school located in Sheffield, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 155 students. The school is part of the West Fork Community School District, which is ranked 148 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Fork Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 70% to 85% in English Language Arts and 70% to 77.2% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 74.5% to 77.5% in ELA and 69.9% to 73.2% in Math. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.72% to 41.06% over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby John Adams Middle School, which had a 55.62% free/reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023. West Fork Middle School's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $14,548, lower than the nearby John Adams Middle School ($17,546) and Clear Lake Middle School ($13,904).

The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 15.1 over the past three years, which is better than the ratios at John Adams Middle School (13.9) and Clear Lake Middle School (15.3). These factors suggest that West Fork Middle School is effectively supporting student learning and achievement, despite its lower per-student spending compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 504 Park Street
       Sheffield, IA  50475-0060


(641) 892-4159

District: West Fork Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,548 Help


Students who attend West Fork Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Fork High School

Feeder schools for West Fork Middle School:

Elementary:    West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Two or more races:
2.6%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Fork Middle School ranks better than 54.9% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), two or more races (2.6%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Fork Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare West Fork Middle School employs 13 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fork Middle School is $14,548.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Fork Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Fork Middle School 152nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See West Fork Middle School in the ranking list.)

West Fork Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fork Community School District 148th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Fork Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 37.88 242nd 337 28.2%
2015 29.93 285th 349 18.3%
2016 46.20 214th 343 37.6%
2017 35.67 246th 327 24.8%
2018 35.99 238th 318 25.2%
2019 42.64 217th 342 36.5%
2021 22.71 273rd 324 15.7%
2022 35.97 245th 337 27.3%
2023 34.73 248th 334 25.7%
2024 59.24 152nd 337 54.9%
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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 West Fork Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 205 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 211
2013 187 2 0 4 1 1 2 0 197
2014 180 2 0 5 0 1 2 0 190
2015 175 2 1 8 0 1 2 0 189
2016 175 3 1 7 0 0 3 0 189
2017 183 1 1 3 1 0 4 0 193
2018 182 2 1 6 3 0 3 0 197
2019 134 3 0 3 2 0 3 0 145
2020 135 2 0 5 2 0 2 0 146
2021 138 3 0 6 2 0 2 0 151
2022 135 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 144
2023 145 2 0 2 2 0 4 0 155

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 West Fork Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 211 12.9 16.2 37
2013 197 11.7 16.7 34.5
2014 190 11.4 16.6 35.8
2015 189 13.0 14.5 34.4
2016 189 12.0 15.7 29.1
2017 193 14.0 13.7 35.2
2018 197 12.0 16.4 33
2019 145 11.7 12.3 39.3
2020 146 10.7 13.5 42.5
2021 151 10.0 15.1 41.1
2022 144 10.0 14.4 34.7
2023 155 13.0 11.9 35.5

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 West Fork Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 211 12.9 16.2 37
2013 197 11.7 16.7 34.5
2014 190 11.4 16.6 35.8
2015 189 13.0 14.5 34.4
2016 189 12.0 15.7 29.1
2017 193 14.0 13.7 35.2
2018 197 12.0 16.4 33
2019 145 11.7 12.3 39.3
2020 146 10.7 13.5 42.5
2021 151 10.0 15.1 41.1
2022 144 10.0 14.4 34.7
2023 155 13.0 11.9 35.5

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 West Fork Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $229 (1.6%) $14,319 (98.4%) $14,548

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Fork 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 217th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 248th of 334 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Middle School)58.869
 10.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Community School District)58.869
 10.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Middle School)5850
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Community School District)5850
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Middle School)8064.2
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Community School District)8064.2
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Middle School)75.673.6
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Community School District)75.673.6
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Middle School)71.473.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Community School District)71.473.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Middle School)59.554.8
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Community School District)59.554.8
 4.7%
   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 Students145155
 6.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White134145
 8.2%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%35.5%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Fork Middle School

Students at West Fork Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend West Fork Middle School usually go on to attend West Fork High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 155 students attended West Fork Middle School.

West Fork Middle School ranks 152nd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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