Interstate 35 Middle School

Summary:

Interstate 35 Middle School is a public middle school in Truro, Iowa, serving 234 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Interstate 35 Community School District, which is ranked 60th out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interstate 35 Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance has steadily improved over the past few years, with its statewide ranking rising from 192nd out of 324 Iowa middle schools in 2020-2021 to 32nd out of 337 in 2023-2024, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts range from 71.4% for 5th grade to 93.7% for 8th grade, significantly higher than the state averages. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics range from 60.7% for 5th grade to 84.2% for 7th grade, also exceeding the state averages. The school's Science proficiency rates are also impressive, with 75% for 5th grade and 88.9% for 8th grade, well above the state averages.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Indianola Middle School and Winterset Middle School, Interstate 35 Middle School has a higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.5 to 23.6 over the past three school years, while the nearby schools have ratios of 15.1 and 13.2, respectively. This could potentially impact the level of individual attention and support available to students at Interstate 35 Middle School.

Detail:

Public 5-8

405 E North Street
Truro, IA 50257-0079

(641) 765-4818

District: Interstate 35 Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Interstate 35 Middle School ranks better than 90.5% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.58. (See more...)

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.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Interstate 35 Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Interstate 35 Middle School 32^nd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Interstate 35 Middle School in the ranking list.)

Interstate 35 Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Interstate 35 Community School District 60^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Interstate 35 Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2021	47.33	192^nd	324	40.7%
2022	64.06	117^th	337	65.3%
2023	76.78	51^st	334	84.7%
2024	80.58	32^nd	337	90.5%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Interstate 35 Middle School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	266	0	8	0	4	278
2021	252	0	13	0	4	269
2022	248	0	9	0	3	260
2023	224	1	4	1	4	234
2024	217	1	7	1	2	228

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 Interstate 35 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	278	8.0	34.7	32.7
2021	269	12.0	22.4	29.7
2022	260	11.0	23.6	27.7
2023	234	12.0	19.5	27.8
2024	228	12.0	18.9	25.9

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 Interstate 35 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	278	8.0	34.7	32.7
2021	269	12.0	22.4	29.7
2022	260	11.0	23.6	27.7
2023	234	12.0	19.5	27.8
2024	228	12.0	18.9	25.9

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.

Schools Near Interstate 35 Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Interstate 35 Middle School	Public	5-8	405 E North Street	Truro	50257	Madison County	Interstate 35 Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 765-4818	228	12	18.9	25.9%	217 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	80.6	32^nd of 337 public middle schools	90.5%		76.8	51^st of 334 public middle schools	84.7%	19		71.4	87.8	91.2	93.7		60.7	71.4	84.2	82.5	75.0	88.9
Winterset Middle School	Public	4-6	706 West School Street	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 462-3010	373	25	14.9	31.4%	347 (93.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)								(n/a)	75.7	75.7	80.7			78.3	82.1	84.4			55.4		$12,388	$382	$12,006
Clarke Community Middle School	Public	6-8	800 N Jackson St	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 342-4221	269	22	12.2	61.3%	139 (51.7%)	4 (1.5%)	115 (42.8%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	28.9	271^st of 337 public middle schools	19.6%		23.9	283^rd of 334 public middle schools	15.3%	12			73.8	72.8	70.9			50.0	52.2	62.8		69.8	$10,766	$142	$10,625
Winterset Junior High School	Public	7-8	720 Husky Dr	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 462-3336	232	18	13.0	31.9%	214 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	56.5	163^rd of 337 public middle schools	51.6%		65.9	104^th of 334 public middle schools	68.9%	59				78.8	82.3				74.3	77.0		65.5	$12,355	$233	$12,122
Indianola Middle School	Public	6-8	403 S 15th St	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 961-9530	820	55	14.9	31.2%	732 (89.3%)	8 (1.0%)	39 (4.8%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.0%)	61	140^th of 337 public middle schools	58.5%		58.7	157^th of 334 public middle schools	53.0%	17			77.8	81.6	82.7			73.9	76.3	83.4		66.0	$12,173	$196	$11,977

Frequently Asked Questions about Interstate 35 Middle School

What district is Interstate 35 Middle School in?

Interstate 35 Community School District

How many students attend Interstate 35 Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Interstate 35 Middle School.

Is Interstate 35 Middle School a good school?

Yes. Interstate 35 Middle School ranks in the top 9.5% of Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Interstate 35 Middle School?

Students at Interstate 35 Middle School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

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