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Humboldt Middle School

Summary:

Humboldt Middle School is a public middle school in Humboldt, Iowa, serving around 440 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Humboldt Community School District, which is ranked 65 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Humboldt Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 79% to 84% in English Language Arts, 67.9% to 82.7% in Math, and 71.6% to 79% in Science, compared to the state averages of 69% to 77.5% in ELA, 69.9% to 73.2% in Math, and 59.6% to 65.5% in Science. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top half of Iowa middle schools, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 16.4 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools like Robert Blue School and Fort Dodge Middle School, Humboldt Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 34.63% to 40% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively more affluent student population. While the school's academic performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further enhance student outcomes, particularly in areas where proficiency rates, though still above the state average, are not as high as in other subject areas.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1400 Wildcat Rd
       Humboldt, IA  50548

(515) 332-2812

District: Humboldt Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
132nd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,104 Help


Students who attend Humboldt Middle School usually attend:

High:    Humboldt High School

Feeder schools for Humboldt Middle School:

Elementary:    Clyde D Mease Elementary School
    Taft Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Humboldt Middle School ranks better than 60.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.67. (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 (88.2%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Humboldt Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Humboldt Middle School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Humboldt Middle School is $12,104.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Humboldt Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Humboldt Middle School 132nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Humboldt Middle School in the ranking list.)

Humboldt Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Humboldt Community School District 65th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Humboldt Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 72.67 63rd 349 81.9%
2013 62.57 122nd 350 65.1%
2014 71.36 74th 337 78.0%
2015 62.25 133rd 349 61.9%
2016 62.26 126th 343 63.3%
2017 51.76 171st 327 47.7%
2018 60.25 130th 318 59.1%
2019 72.43 64th 342 81.3%
2021 57.68 143rd 324 55.9%
2022 61.23 130th 337 61.4%
2023 76.45 54th 334 83.8%
2024 62.67 132nd 337 60.8%
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 Humboldt Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 299 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1990 311 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1991 340 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 329 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 329 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 361 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1995 358 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 358 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 382 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2000 377 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2001 384 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 324 4 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 324 4 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 315 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 296 0 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 306 0 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2007 268 0 3 9 3 n/a n/a 0 283
2008 268 1 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2009 272 3 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2010 276 2 1 12 3 0 2 0 296
2011 263 2 2 18 3 0 6 0 294
2012 276 2 4 19 2 0 6 0 309
2013 380 5 3 23 0 0 10 0 421
2014 364 5 5 24 0 0 9 0 407
2015 373 8 4 31 0 0 14 0 430
2016 391 5 2 42 0 0 13 0 453
2017 386 5 3 49 0 0 13 0 456
2018 385 4 1 59 0 0 17 0 466
2019 384 4 1 50 1 0 18 0 458
2020 381 4 3 49 0 0 15 0 452
2021 381 1 4 53 2 0 10 0 451
2022 375 2 3 48 2 0 6 0 436
2023 384 4 2 44 0 0 6 0 440
2024 380 5 3 37 0 0 6 0 431

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 Humboldt Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 22.9 14.1 14.5
1989 301 22.9 13.1 12.6
1990 315 22.9 13.7 13.7
1991 343 22.9 14.9 13.4
1992 332 27.0 12.2 10.5
1993 331 23.7 14.0 11.8
1994 362 27.1 13.4 10.5
1995 358 27.7 12.9 11.2
1996 358 27.7 12.9 11.2
1997 346 28.2 12.3 7.8
1998 355 27.6 12.9 10.1
1999 383 26.3 14.6 19.6
2000 378 29.4 12.9 17.2
2001 384 27.6 13.9 13.8
2002 333 25.1 13.3 23.1
2003 333 25.1 13.3 23.1
2004 319 23.7 13.5 23.5
2005 307 22.3 13.8 30.9
2006 322 21.6 14.9 31.1
2007 283 20.9 13.5 23
2008 282 21.4 13.2 22
2009 286 21.3 13.4 27.3
2010 296 20.7 14.2 30.7
2011 294 19.0 15.4 31.6
2012 309 19.2 16.0 35.9
2013 421 28.3 14.8 34.9
2014 407 31.5 12.8 34.9
2015 430 31.0 13.8 39.8
2016 453 30.0 15.1 41.5
2017 456 29.5 15.4 42.5
2018 466 28.0 16.6 46.1
2019 458 27.7 16.5 46.1
2020 452 27.2 16.6 40.5
2021 451 28.4 15.8 38.1
2022 436 26.9 16.1 34.6
2023 440 26.7 16.4 40
2024 431 29.9 14.4 39.9

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 Humboldt Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 22.9 14.1 14.5
1989 301 22.9 13.1 12.6
1990 315 22.9 13.7 13.7
1991 343 22.9 14.9 13.4
1992 332 27.0 12.2 10.5
1993 331 23.7 14.0 11.8
1994 362 27.1 13.4 10.5
1995 358 27.7 12.9 11.2
1996 358 27.7 12.9 11.2
1997 346 28.2 12.3 7.8
1998 355 27.6 12.9 10.1
1999 383 26.3 14.6 19.6
2000 378 29.4 12.9 17.2
2001 384 27.6 13.9 13.8
2002 333 25.1 13.3 23.1
2003 333 25.1 13.3 23.1
2004 319 23.7 13.5 23.5
2005 307 22.3 13.8 30.9
2006 322 21.6 14.9 31.1
2007 283 20.9 13.5 23
2008 282 21.4 13.2 22
2009 286 21.3 13.4 27.3
2010 296 20.7 14.2 30.7
2011 294 19.0 15.4 31.6
2012 309 19.2 16.0 35.9
2013 421 28.3 14.8 34.9
2014 407 31.5 12.8 34.9
2015 430 31.0 13.8 39.8
2016 453 30.0 15.1 41.5
2017 456 29.5 15.4 42.5
2018 466 28.0 16.6 46.1
2019 458 27.7 16.5 46.1
2020 452 27.2 16.6 40.5
2021 451 28.4 15.8 38.1
2022 436 26.9 16.1 34.6
2023 440 26.7 16.4 40
2024 431 29.9 14.4 39.9

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 Humboldt Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $342 (2.8%) $11,762 (97.2%) $12,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Humboldt 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 64th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 54th of 334 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Middle School)7683.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Community School District)7683.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Middle School)79.287.3
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Community School District)79.287.3
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Middle School)70.678.7
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Community School District)70.678.7
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Middle School)78.473.4
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Community School District)78.473.4
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Middle School)82.785.4
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Community School District)82.785.4
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Middle School)87.482.9
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Community School District)87.482.9
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Middle School)8090.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Humboldt Community School District)8090.4
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Middle School)73.183.7
 10.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Humboldt Community School District)73.183.7
 10.6%
   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 Students458440
 3.9%
African American44
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic5044
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White384384
Two or More Races186
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%40%
 6.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Humboldt Middle School

Humboldt Middle School ranks 132nd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Humboldt Middle School.

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

Students at Humboldt Middle School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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