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Waukon Middle School

Summary:

Waukon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Waukon, Iowa, part of the Allamakee Community School District, which is ranked 45 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Waukon Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Iowa middle schools in recent years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school serves a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds compared to nearby schools, with 39.26% to 49.44% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years.

While Waukon Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby South Winneshiek Middle School and Lansing Middle School, the nearby Decorah Middle School, part of the Decorah Community School District, outperforms Waukon Middle School in several academic measures and has a higher statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1059 3rd Ave NW
       Waukon, IA  52172

(563) 568-6321

District: Allamakee Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,897 Help


Students who attend Waukon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Waukon High School

Feeder schools for Waukon Middle School:

Elementary:    East Campus Elementary School
    West Campus Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Hispanic:
2.6%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waukon Middle School ranks better than 81.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.8. (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 (94.4%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waukon Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Waukon Middle School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waukon Middle School is $12,897.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waukon Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waukon Middle School 63rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Waukon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Allamakee Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allamakee Community School District 45th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waukon Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 61.74 127th 349 63.6%
2013 65.93 98th 350 72.0%
2014 66.97 105th 337 68.8%
2015 68.13 98th 349 71.9%
2016 46.16 216th 343 37.0%
2017 74.62 53rd 327 83.8%
2018 74.81 54th 318 83.0%
2019 66.61 101st 342 70.5%
2021 49.27 182nd 324 43.8%
2022 67.67 97th 337 71.2%
2023 80.67 35th 334 89.5%
2024 74.80 63rd 337 81.3%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Waukon Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waukon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1989 386 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 430 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 420 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1992 396 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 388 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 406 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 423 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 423 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 411 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 403 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 411 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 392 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 388 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 419 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 419 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 412 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2005 383 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2006 376 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 378 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 356 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 200 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2010 188 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 189
2011 200 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 203
2012 213 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 215
2013 184 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 191
2014 154 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 159
2015 154 2 0 3 2 0 4 0 165
2016 264 2 1 8 0 0 5 0 280
2017 268 1 1 10 0 0 2 0 282
2018 230 2 1 10 0 0 1 0 244
2019 254 1 4 6 0 0 2 0 267
2020 267 0 3 14 0 0 2 0 286
2021 257 0 2 9 0 0 1 0 269
2022 248 1 1 7 0 0 4 0 261
2023 254 2 1 9 0 0 4 0 270
2024 255 2 1 7 0 0 5 0 270

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 Waukon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 25.4 15.6 35.7
1989 388 23.7 16.3 30.4
1990 431 23.2 18.5 23.9
1991 422 24.7 17.0 25.8
1992 398 25.0 15.9 30.7
1993 391 23.7 16.5 18.4
1994 410 23.0 17.8 20
1995 426 24.7 17.2 22.5
1996 426 24.7 17.2 22.5
1997 414 24.7 16.8 36.2
1998 409 25.7 15.9 21.5
1999 419 24.7 17.0 30.1
2000 396 24.9 15.9 30.8
2001 392 23.0 17.0 22.7
2002 422 17.7 23.8 29.4
2003 422 17.7 23.8 29.4
2004 413 21.6 19.1 26.4
2005 387 20.8 18.6 35.7
2006 379 21.8 17.4 35.1
2007 382 19.6 19.5 34.6
2008 360 15.1 23.8 36.4
2009 201 11.6 17.3 36.3
2010 189 10.4 18.1 45.5
2011 203 10.5 19.3 47.8
2012 215 9.1 23.4 44.7
2013 191 9.0 21.0 50.3
2014 159 9.3 17.0 46.5
2015 165 9.0 18.3 49.7
2016 280 14.0 20.0 45.4
2017 282 13.7 20.4 41.1
2018 244 16.9 14.3 40.6
2019 267 16.9 15.7 44.6
2020 286 16.9 16.8 52.8
2021 269 16.9 15.8 49.4
2022 261 14.9 17.4 41.8
2023 270 14.9 18.0 39.3
2024 270 15.9 16.9 40.7

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 Waukon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 25.4 15.6 35.7
1989 388 23.7 16.3 30.4
1990 431 23.2 18.5 23.9
1991 422 24.7 17.0 25.8
1992 398 25.0 15.9 30.7
1993 391 23.7 16.5 18.4
1994 410 23.0 17.8 20
1995 426 24.7 17.2 22.5
1996 426 24.7 17.2 22.5
1997 414 24.7 16.8 36.2
1998 409 25.7 15.9 21.5
1999 419 24.7 17.0 30.1
2000 396 24.9 15.9 30.8
2001 392 23.0 17.0 22.7
2002 422 17.7 23.8 29.4
2003 422 17.7 23.8 29.4
2004 413 21.6 19.1 26.4
2005 387 20.8 18.6 35.7
2006 379 21.8 17.4 35.1
2007 382 19.6 19.5 34.6
2008 360 15.1 23.8 36.4
2009 201 11.6 17.3 36.3
2010 189 10.4 18.1 45.5
2011 203 10.5 19.3 47.8
2012 215 9.1 23.4 44.7
2013 191 9.0 21.0 50.3
2014 159 9.3 17.0 46.5
2015 165 9.0 18.3 49.7
2016 280 14.0 20.0 45.4
2017 282 13.7 20.4 41.1
2018 244 16.9 14.3 40.6
2019 267 16.9 15.7 44.6
2020 286 16.9 16.8 52.8
2021 269 16.9 15.8 49.4
2022 261 14.9 17.4 41.8
2023 270 14.9 18.0 39.3
2024 270 15.9 16.9 40.7

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 Waukon Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $798 (6.2%) $12,099 (93.8%) $12,897

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waukon 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 101st of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 334 Middle schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waukon Middle School)64.185.9
 21.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Allamakee Community School District)64.185.9
 21.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waukon Middle School)78.281.7
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Allamakee Community School District)78.281.7
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waukon Middle School)74.589.8
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Allamakee Community School District)74.589.8
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waukon Middle School)72.681.5
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Allamakee Community School District)72.681.5
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waukon Middle School)83.184.1
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Allamakee Community School District)83.184.1
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waukon Middle School)86.584.1
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Allamakee Community School District)86.584.1
 2.4%
   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 Students267270
 1.1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White254254
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%39.3%
 5.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 270 students attended Waukon Middle School.

Students at Waukon Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Waukon Middle School ranks 63rd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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


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