Middle Schools in South Tama County

There is only one middle school located in South Tama County, Iowa - the South Tama County Middle School. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and has a diverse student population, with 44.68% White, 39.24% Hispanic, and 9.46% Native American students. However, the school's academic performance is generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 48% to 74% in English Language Arts, 47.4% to 71.9% in Mathematics, and 42% to 58.3% in Science.

The South Tama County Middle School is ranked 276 out of 337 Iowa middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the bottom 20% of middle schools in the state. The school has a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in Iowa. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, which suggests that the school may need to evaluate the effectiveness of its resource allocation and explore ways to optimize the use of available resources to drive better student outcomes.

Overall, the analysis of the South Tama County Middle School data reveals a school that is underperforming academically compared to other middle schools in the state. While the school has a diverse student population and adequate resources, it faces significant challenges in improving student learning and achievement. The school's low ranking and rating indicate that it may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the factors contributing to its underperformance and better support the success of its students.