Middle Schools in Charles City Community School District

The Charles City Community School District in Iowa has only one middle school, Charles City Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. The school has a diverse student population, with 24.11% of students identifying as non-White, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's academic performance is generally below the state averages for Iowa middle schools, with test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling short of the benchmarks.

Charles City Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 1 and spends $12,525 per student, which is higher than the national average for public middle schools. Despite this higher spending, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 191 out of 334 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 275 out of 337 middle schools in 2021-2022, placing it in the bottom half of Iowa middle schools. The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Charles City Middle School faces challenges in improving student outcomes and raising its statewide ranking. While the school serves a diverse student population, its academic performance lags behind the state averages, indicating a need for continued efforts to support student learning and achievement.