Winterset Middle School

Summary:

Winterset Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Winterset Community School District in Winterset, Iowa, with a student population of 358.

Academically, Winterset Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across grades 4-6 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 75.7% in 4th grade ELA, 75.7% in 5th grade ELA, and 80.7% in 6th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 72.9%, 69%, and 74.5% respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 78.3% in 4th grade, 82.1% in 5th grade, and 84.4% in 6th grade, compared to the state averages of 72.7%, 70.7%, and 71.1%. However, when compared to some of the top-performing schools in the region, such as Van Meter Middle School, Winterset Middle School lags behind in overall academic excellence.

Winterset Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.22% to 34.92% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby top-performing schools. The school spends $12,388 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 13.2, which is lower than the state average, suggesting a well-funded school with relatively small class sizes.

Detail:

Public 4-6

706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273

(515) 462-3010

District: Winterset Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,388

Students who attend Winterset Middle School usually attend:

High:

Winterset Senior High School

Feeder schools for Winterset Middle School:

Elementary:

Winterset Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winterset Middle School ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.3. (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 (93%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winterset Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Winterset Middle School employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winterset Middle School is $12,388.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Winterset Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Winterset Community School District 150^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winterset Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	77.38	80^th	626	87.2%
2013	77.16	67^th	624	89.3%
2014	85.32	23^rd	603	96.2%
2015	85.65	25^th	616	95.9%
2016	74.42	121^st	599	79.8%
2017	74.69	120^th	574	79.1%
2018	79.21	73^rd	567	87.1%
2019	75.01	129^th	603	78.6%
2021	64.70	195^th	567	65.6%
2022	53.25	305^th	574	46.9%
2023	55.97	277^th	565	51.0%
2024	65.30	198^th	557	64.5%

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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 Winterset Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	338	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	341
1989	346	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	350
1990	359	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	361
1991	350	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	351
1992	374	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	376
1993	391	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	391
1994	409	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	411
1995	249	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	251
1996	249	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	251
1997	248	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	249
1998	249	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	250
1999	242	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
2000	246	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	247
2001	244	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	245
2002	253	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2003	253	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2004	245	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	249
2005	242	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	248
2006	217	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	224
2007	227	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	234
2008	268	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	272
2009	260	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	266
2010	262	0	1	5	2	1	0	271
2011	375	3	3	9	1	1	3	395
2012	386	3	3	13	2	0	3	410
2013	356	0	0	15	1	1	2	375
2014	364	2	0	14	1	2	5	388
2015	363	2	0	8	0	3	4	380
2016	381	1	1	14	0	1	7	405
2017	377	2	0	11	0	1	9	400
2018	383	4	2	9	1	0	11	410
2019	379	3	1	7	1	0	8	399
2020	366	2	1	9	1	0	6	385
2021	317	1	0	16	0	0	8	342
2022	334	0	1	13	0	0	12	360
2023	331	1	3	15	1	0	7	358
2024	347	1	5	11	0	0	9	373

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 Winterset Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	341	26.2	13.0	18.8
1989	350	26.3	13.3	12
1990	361	23.5	15.3	11.9
1991	351	26.5	13.2	13.7
1992	376	26.0	14.4	20.7
1993	391	25.0	15.6	19.4
1994	411	22.3	18.4	17.3
1995	251	16.6	15.1	14.3
1996	251	16.6	15.1	14.3
1997	249	13.3	18.7	12.9
1998	250	16.6	15.1	14.8
1999	244	17.6	13.9	21.7
2000	247	18.8	13.1	22.7
2001	245	14.3	17.1	26.1
2002	255	17.8	14.3	25.9
2003	255	17.8	14.3	25.9
2004	249	17.7	14.1	29.7
2005	248	16.6	14.9	28.2
2006	224	17.8	12.6	26.8
2007	234	18.2	12.9	29.9
2008	272	19.8	13.7	29.8
2009	266	19.8	13.4	26.7
2010	271	19.8	13.6	30.6
2011	395	28.0	14.1	37.5
2012	410	27.4	14.9	35.1
2013	375	24.8	15.0	32.8
2014	388	24.7	15.7	37.1
2015	380	25.0	15.2	35.8
2016	405	26.0	15.5	34.6
2017	400	21.9	18.2	31.8
2018	410	24.6	16.6	29
2019	399	25.9	15.3	30.8
2020	385	25.9	14.8	31.2
2021	342	25.2	13.5	34.5
2022	360	25.9	13.8	32.2
2023	358	26.9	13.2	34.9
2024	373	24.8	14.9	31.4

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 Winterset Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	341	26.2	13.0	18.8
1989	350	26.3	13.3	12
1990	361	23.5	15.3	11.9
1991	351	26.5	13.2	13.7
1992	376	26.0	14.4	20.7
1993	391	25.0	15.6	19.4
1994	411	22.3	18.4	17.3
1995	251	16.6	15.1	14.3
1996	251	16.6	15.1	14.3
1997	249	13.3	18.7	12.9
1998	250	16.6	15.1	14.8
1999	244	17.6	13.9	21.7
2000	247	18.8	13.1	22.7
2001	245	14.3	17.1	26.1
2002	255	17.8	14.3	25.9
2003	255	17.8	14.3	25.9
2004	249	17.7	14.1	29.7
2005	248	16.6	14.9	28.2
2006	224	17.8	12.6	26.8
2007	234	18.2	12.9	29.9
2008	272	19.8	13.7	29.8
2009	266	19.8	13.4	26.7
2010	271	19.8	13.6	30.6
2011	395	28.0	14.1	37.5
2012	410	27.4	14.9	35.1
2013	375	24.8	15.0	32.8
2014	388	24.7	15.7	37.1
2015	380	25.0	15.2	35.8
2016	405	26.0	15.5	34.6
2017	400	21.9	18.2	31.8
2018	410	24.6	16.6	29
2019	399	25.9	15.3	30.8
2020	385	25.9	14.8	31.2
2021	342	25.2	13.5	34.5
2022	360	25.9	13.8	32.2
2023	358	26.9	13.2	34.9
2024	373	24.8	14.9	31.4

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 Winterset Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$382 (3.1%)	$12,006 (96.9%)	$12,388

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winterset Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 129^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 277^th of 565 Elementary schools	27.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Middle School)	77.6	74.1	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Community School District)	77.6	74.1	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Middle School)	82.8	69.4	13.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Community School District)	82.8	69.4	13.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Middle School)	66	63.8	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Community School District)	66	63.8	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Middle School)	84.4	71.7	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Community School District)	84.4	71.7	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Middle School)	88.3	82	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Community School District)	88.3	82	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Middle School)	87.5	81.1	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Community School District)	87.5	81.1	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	399	358	10.3%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	7	15	114.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	379	331	12.7%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	34.9%	4.1%

Schools Near Winterset 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Winterset Middle School	Public	4-6	706 West School Street	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 462-3010	373	25	14.9	31.4%	347 (93.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)								(n/a)	75.7	75.7	80.7			78.3	82.1	84.4			55.4		$12,388	$382	$12,006
Winterset Junior High School	Public	7-8	720 Husky Dr	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 462-3336	232	18	13.0	31.9%	214 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	56.5	163^rd of 337 public middle schools	51.6%		65.9	104^th of 334 public middle schools	68.9%	59				78.8	82.3				74.3	77.0		65.5	$12,355	$233	$12,122
Interstate 35 Middle School	Public	5-8	405 E North Street	Truro	50257	Madison County	Interstate 35 Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 765-4818	228	12	18.9	25.9%	217 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	80.6	32^nd of 337 public middle schools	90.5%		76.8	51^st of 334 public middle schools	84.7%	19		71.4	87.8	91.2	93.7		60.7	71.4	84.2	82.5	75.0	88.9
Earlham Middle School	Public	6-8	535 N Chestnut Ave	Earlham	50072	Madison County	Earlham Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 758-2214	136	7	20.1	19.9%	126 (92.6%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	63	128^th of 337 public middle schools	62.0%		51.3	184^th of 334 public middle schools	44.9%	56			78.8	73.8	78.4			82.7	73.8	86.5		78.4	$13,748	$102	$13,646
Van Meter Middle School	Public	6-8	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 996-2221	241	7	36.4	7.1%	224 (92.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	90.1	6^th of 337 public middle schools	98.2%		91.3	4^th of 334 public middle schools	98.8%	2			94.3	95.8	90.4			87.4	93.0	90.4		90.4	$7,390	$259	$7,131
DeSoto Intermediate School	Public	5-6	317 Spruce St	De Soto	50069	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 834-2424	333	25	13.3	22.5%	288 (86.5%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (6.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)								(n/a)		91.1	91.4				87.3	85.8			85.4		$10,530	$359	$10,171
ADM Middle School	Public	7-8	801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 993-3490	344	25	13.9	18.9%	318 (92.4%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	69.9	86^th of 337 public middle schools	74.5%		81.7	31^st of 334 public middle schools	90.7%	55				90.4	91.4				74.4	74.2		72.2	$10,460	$110	$10,351

Frequently Asked Questions about Winterset Middle School

What high school do graduates of Winterset Middle School attend?

Students who attend Winterset Middle School usually go on to attend Winterset Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Winterset Middle School?

Students at Winterset Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Winterset Middle School in?

Winterset Community School District

How many students attend Winterset Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Winterset Middle School.

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