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Albia Middle School

Summary:

Albia Middle School is a public middle school in Albia, Iowa, serving 164 students in grades 7-8. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Albia Middle School is part of the Albia Community School District, which is ranked 68 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Albia Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (90% for both 7th and 8th grades), Mathematics (87.5% for 7th grade and 85.7% for 8th grade), and Science (77.1% for 8th grade) were all well above the state averages. This consistent academic excellence suggests a strong focus on effective teaching practices and a commitment to student achievement within the school.

In contrast to the nearby Evans Middle School, which is part of the Ottumwa Community School District, Albia Middle School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.94% to 41.15% over the past three school years. This socioeconomic difference may contribute to the stark contrast in the schools' statewide rankings, with Albia Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Iowa, while Evans Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom tier.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 505 C Ave E
       Albia, IA  52531

(641) 932-2161

District: Albia Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,845 Help


Students who attend Albia Middle School usually attend:

High:    Albia High School

Feeder schools for Albia Middle School:

Elementary:    Grant Center
    Lincoln Center

Student/teacher ratio:  25.3 Help
Number of students:  151

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Albia Middle School ranks better than 92.6% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.96. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Albia Middle School is 25.3. (See more...)
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Compare Albia Middle School employs 5.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Albia Middle School is $8,845.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Albia Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Albia Middle School 25th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Albia Middle School in the ranking list.)

Albia Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albia Community School District 68th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Albia Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 51.65 179th 349 48.7%
2013 64.83 103rd 350 70.6%
2014 39.87 232nd 337 31.2%
2015 32.18 277th 349 20.6%
2016 31.18 268th 343 21.9%
2017 60.04 128th 327 60.9%
2018 62.11 120th 318 62.3%
2019 78.91 40th 342 88.3%
2021 74.04 60th 324 81.5%
2022 58.05 142nd 337 57.9%
2023 73.89 66th 334 80.2%
2024 82.96 25th 337 92.6%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

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 Albia Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 195 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2007 186 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2008 152 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2009 162 3 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 173
2010 179 2 1 4 0 0 5 0 191
2011 178 3 1 4 0 0 3 0 189
2012 165 1 1 6 0 0 1 0 174
2013 146 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 155
2014 149 1 0 6 1 0 3 0 160
2015 154 2 0 2 2 0 5 0 165
2016 166 4 0 5 1 0 6 0 182
2017 172 6 0 5 0 0 11 0 194
2018 167 3 0 11 0 0 7 0 188
2019 165 3 0 13 0 0 9 0 190
2020 172 5 0 10 0 0 9 0 196
2021 173 4 0 7 0 0 8 0 192
2022 175 2 0 5 0 0 9 0 191
2023 154 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 164
2024 138 1 0 6 0 0 6 0 151

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 Albia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 204 16.1 12.7 35.3
2007 191 16.2 11.8 37.2
2008 155 15.8 9.8 32.9
2009 173 11.4 15.2 31.2
2010 191 11.7 16.2 36.1
2011 189 12.0 15.7 40.2
2012 174 13.1 13.2 38.5
2013 155 14.1 10.9 41.9
2014 160 12.8 12.4 36.9
2015 165 14.0 11.7 41.2
2016 182 11.0 16.5 41.2
2017 194 12.7 15.1 42.8
2018 188 8.8 21.1 41
2019 190 8.9 21.3 38.9
2020 196 8.8 22.0 43.4
2021 192 9.6 19.8 41.1
2022 191 9.7 19.6 31.9
2023 164 6.9 23.7 39.6
2024 151 5.9 25.3 37.1

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 Albia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 204 16.1 12.7 35.3
2007 191 16.2 11.8 37.2
2008 155 15.8 9.8 32.9
2009 173 11.4 15.2 31.2
2010 191 11.7 16.2 36.1
2011 189 12.0 15.7 40.2
2012 174 13.1 13.2 38.5
2013 155 14.1 10.9 41.9
2014 160 12.8 12.4 36.9
2015 165 14.0 11.7 41.2
2016 182 11.0 16.5 41.2
2017 194 12.7 15.1 42.8
2018 188 8.8 21.1 41
2019 190 8.9 21.3 38.9
2020 196 8.8 22.0 43.4
2021 192 9.6 19.8 41.1
2022 191 9.7 19.6 31.9
2023 164 6.9 23.7 39.6
2024 151 5.9 25.3 37.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Albia Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $239 (2.7%) $8,606 (97.3%) $8,845

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Albia 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 40th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 66th of 334 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Albia Middle School)82.886.3
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Albia Community School District)82.886.3
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Albia Middle School)77.883.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Albia Community School District)77.883.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Albia Middle School)81.679.5
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Albia Community School District)81.679.5
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Albia Middle School)82.877.1
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Albia Community School District)82.877.1
 5.7%
   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 Students190164
 13.7%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic133
 76.9%
Pacific Islander00
White165154
 6.7%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%39.6%
 0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Albia Middle School

Yes. Albia Middle School ranks in the top 7.4% of Iowa middle schools.

Students who attend Albia Middle School usually go on to attend Albia High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 151 students attended Albia Middle School.

Students at Albia Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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