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Atlantic Middle School

Summary:

Atlantic Middle School is a public middle school located in Atlantic, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 329 students. The school is part of the Atlantic Community School District, which is ranked 209 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atlantic Middle School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally above the state average, with a few exceptions. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.43% to 51.76% over the past three school years. In comparison, the nearby AHSTW Intermediate School had a 40.84% free and reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023. Atlantic Middle School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 15.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than the 19.4 student-teacher ratio at AHSTW Intermediate School.

When compared to the nearby AHSTW Intermediate School, Atlantic Middle School has a higher percentage of white students, higher spending per student, and a lower student-teacher ratio. However, AHSTW Intermediate School outperforms Atlantic Middle School in some test score categories, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The Iowa Connections Academy Middle School, a virtual public school located relatively close to Atlantic Middle School, has lower test scores and a much higher student-teacher ratio compared to Atlantic Middle School, which may indicate challenges associated with virtual learning environments.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1100 Linn St
       Atlantic, IA  50022

(712) 243-1330

District: Atlantic Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,274 Help


Students who attend Atlantic Middle School usually attend:

High:    Atlantic High School

Feeder schools for Atlantic Middle School:

Elementary:    Schuler Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Pacific Islander:
6.3%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Atlantic Middle School ranks worse than 51.9% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.29. (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 (85.6%), Pacific Islander (6.3%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atlantic Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Atlantic Middle School employs 22.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atlantic Middle School is $13,274.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Atlantic Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Middle School 175th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Atlantic Middle School in the ranking list.)

Atlantic Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Community School District 209th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Atlantic Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 63.17 116th 349 66.8%
2013 44.84 229th 350 34.6%
2014 70.85 78th 337 76.9%
2015 68.97 91st 349 73.9%
2016 67.53 96th 343 72.0%
2017 68.29 89th 327 72.8%
2018 67.96 91st 318 71.4%
2019 39.17 228th 342 33.3%
2021 59.29 135th 324 58.3%
2022 53.96 162nd 337 51.9%
2023 58.07 158th 334 52.7%
2024 54.29 175th 337 48.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Atlantic Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 244 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 245 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 259 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 257 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 288 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 301 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 306 4 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 316 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 316 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 455 3 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 416 4 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 389 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 344 4 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 353 3 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 370 4 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 370 4 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 372 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 357 3 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 370
2006 343 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 329 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 307 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 313 4 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 291 6 0 3 1 2 0 0 303
2011 301 4 0 4 1 6 2 0 318
2012 302 4 1 12 0 8 2 0 329
2013 310 3 1 13 1 8 4 0 340
2014 305 1 1 22 1 4 0 0 334
2015 297 3 0 20 1 7 2 0 330
2016 291 4 0 19 0 7 2 0 323
2017 300 5 0 15 1 6 2 0 329
2018 288 4 0 16 1 7 1 0 317
2019 315 2 0 16 0 4 1 0 338
2020 320 2 0 15 0 8 4 0 349
2021 311 2 0 15 1 10 1 0 340
2022 308 2 0 11 0 11 3 0 335
2023 298 1 0 14 0 14 2 0 329
2024 298 1 1 16 0 22 10 0 348

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 Atlantic Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 18.6 13.4 n/a
1989 249 16.7 14.9 20.1
1990 261 17.8 14.6 0
1991 261 17.7 14.7 11.5
1992 290 18.0 16.1 17.6
1993 304 17.4 17.5 12.2
1994 317 17.8 17.8 16.4
1995 321 19.6 16.4 15.6
1996 321 19.6 16.4 15.6
1997 465 28.6 16.3 21.7
1998 429 29.9 14.3 19.3
1999 395 26.4 15.0 26.1
2000 357 26.2 13.6 30.8
2001 363 24.9 14.6 30
2002 381 26.2 14.5 35.2
2003 381 26.2 14.5 35.2
2004 380 26.2 14.5 40.3
2005 370 28.6 12.9 34.9
2006 354 30.4 11.6 38.1
2007 337 29.4 11.5 35.3
2008 315 26.2 12.0 38.4
2009 321 25.2 12.7 43.6
2010 303 24.9 12.1 48.5
2011 318 20.2 15.6 40.3
2012 329 21.4 15.3 42.2
2013 340 24.3 13.9 47.4
2014 334 25.4 13.1 50.9
2015 330 26.0 12.6 53.9
2016 323 25.0 12.9 51.7
2017 329 24.2 13.5 45.3
2018 317 24.9 12.7 45.4
2019 338 23.2 14.5 55.9
2020 349 22.2 15.7 58.2
2021 340 22.2 15.3 51.8
2022 335 22.2 15.0 51
2023 329 22.0 14.9 40.4
2024 348 22.9 15.1 51.1

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 Atlantic Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 18.6 13.4 n/a
1989 249 16.7 14.9 20.1
1990 261 17.8 14.6 0
1991 261 17.7 14.7 11.5
1992 290 18.0 16.1 17.6
1993 304 17.4 17.5 12.2
1994 317 17.8 17.8 16.4
1995 321 19.6 16.4 15.6
1996 321 19.6 16.4 15.6
1997 465 28.6 16.3 21.7
1998 429 29.9 14.3 19.3
1999 395 26.4 15.0 26.1
2000 357 26.2 13.6 30.8
2001 363 24.9 14.6 30
2002 381 26.2 14.5 35.2
2003 381 26.2 14.5 35.2
2004 380 26.2 14.5 40.3
2005 370 28.6 12.9 34.9
2006 354 30.4 11.6 38.1
2007 337 29.4 11.5 35.3
2008 315 26.2 12.0 38.4
2009 321 25.2 12.7 43.6
2010 303 24.9 12.1 48.5
2011 318 20.2 15.6 40.3
2012 329 21.4 15.3 42.2
2013 340 24.3 13.9 47.4
2014 334 25.4 13.1 50.9
2015 330 26.0 12.6 53.9
2016 323 25.0 12.9 51.7
2017 329 24.2 13.5 45.3
2018 317 24.9 12.7 45.4
2019 338 23.2 14.5 55.9
2020 349 22.2 15.7 58.2
2021 340 22.2 15.3 51.8
2022 335 22.2 15.0 51
2023 329 22.0 14.9 40.4
2024 348 22.9 15.1 51.1

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 Atlantic Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $210 (1.6%) $13,065 (98.4%) $13,274

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Atlantic 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 228th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 158th of 334 Middle schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Middle School)43.274.3
 31.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community School District)43.274.3
 31.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Middle School)58.574.8
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community School District)58.574.8
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Middle School)72.973.3
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community School District)72.973.3
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Middle School)78.172.4
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community School District)78.172.4
 5.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Middle School)71.377.5
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community School District)71.377.5
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Middle School)66.184.5
 18.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community School District)66.184.5
 18.4%
   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 Students338329
 2.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1614
 12.5%
Pacific Islander414
 250%
White315298
 5.4%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%40.4%
 15.5%

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Students at Atlantic Middle School are 86% White, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 348 students attended Atlantic Middle School.

Atlantic Middle School ranks 175th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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


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