Jesup Middle School

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Jesup Middle School ranks 108 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jesup Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Jesup Community School District in Jesup, Iowa. With a student population of 252, the school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Iowa middle schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023.

Jesup Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 88.7% of 5th graders, 94.5% of 7th graders, and 82.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 69%, 77.3%, and 77.5% statewide, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.8% to 24.81% in recent years, indicating a more affluent student population. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.9 to 17.9 in recent years, which is lower than the state average and many nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Peet Junior High School and schools in the Waterloo Community School District, Jesup Middle School's academic excellence stands out. For instance, the school's 2023-2024 ELA proficiency rates for 7th and 8th graders (94.5% and 82.5%, respectively) are significantly higher than the rates at Peet Junior High School (91% and 89.2%) and the Waterloo Community School District schools (60.1% and 63%). This consistent high performance has earned Jesup Middle School a strong ranking and rating from SchoolDigger over the years, reflecting the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648-0287

(319) 827-1700

District: Jesup Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,239

Students who attend Jesup Middle School usually attend:

High:

Jesup High School

Feeder schools for Jesup Middle School:

Elementary:	Jesup Elementary School
	Perry #1 Elementary School
	Prairie Grove Elementary School
	Triumph Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jesup Middle School ranks better than 68% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.76. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jesup Middle School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Jesup Middle School employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jesup Middle School is $9,239.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Jesup Middle School 108^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Jesup Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jesup Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jesup Community School District 75^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jesup Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	37.40	264^th	349	24.4%
2013	57.64	158^th	350	54.9%
2014	61.19	137^th	337	59.3%
2015	61.84	137^th	349	60.7%
2016	69.29	84^th	343	75.5%
2017	71.63	71^st	327	78.3%
2018	62.64	116^th	318	63.5%
2019	59.63	141^st	342	58.8%
2021	62.16	118^th	324	63.6%
2022	73.58	71^st	337	78.9%
2023	80.93	33^rd	334	90.1%
2024	66.76	108^th	337	68.0%

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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 Jesup Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	25	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	25
1992	183	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	190
1993	181	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
1994	186	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	188
1995	232	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	236
1996	232	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	236
1997	247	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	250
1998	216	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	217
1999	202	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	210
2000	183	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	186
2001	162	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	166
2002	138	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
2003	138	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
2004	156	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
2005	162	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	167
2006	224	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	232
2007	222	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	232
2008	216	3	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	227
2009	224	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	235
2010	209	1	0	4	2	0	8	224
2011	210	1	0	3	1	0	4	219
2012	227	1	0	3	1	0	2	234
2013	235	0	0	3	1	0	1	240
2014	226	1	0	7	0	0	1	235
2015	235	1	0	7	1	0	2	246
2016	233	1	0	9	1	0	5	249
2017	227	0	0	9	0	0	9	245
2018	261	0	0	6	0	0	12	279
2019	260	0	0	5	0	0	12	277
2020	269	0	0	3	0	0	9	281
2021	253	0	0	1	0	0	8	262
2022	237	0	0	1	0	0	6	244
2023	243	1	0	2	0	0	6	252
2024	232	1	0	5	0	0	5	243

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 Jesup Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	25	1.2	20.8	16
1992	190	9.0	21.1	16.8
1993	185	8.5	21.8	16.8
1994	188	8.0	23.5	17.6
1995	236	13.7	17.2	19.9
1996	236	13.7	17.2	19.9
1997	250	18.1	13.8	17.2
1998	217	18.3	11.9	14.3
1999	210	16.2	13.0	21.9
2000	186	12.0	15.5	22
2001	166	14.5	11.4	17.5
2002	139	10.8	12.9	18.7
2003	139	10.8	12.9	18.7
2004	159	9.3	17.1	21.4
2005	167	11.5	14.5	22.2
2006	232	12.8	18.1	21.6
2007	232	13.6	17.1	20.3
2008	227	13.6	16.7	18.9
2009	235	14.0	16.8	23.4
2010	224	14.1	15.8	25.9
2011	219	11.7	18.6	25.1
2012	234	13.7	17.0	26.9
2013	240	13.4	17.8	27.1
2014	235	13.1	17.8	28.1
2015	246	16.0	15.3	28
2016	249	17.0	14.6	24.1
2017	245	18.7	13.0	22.4
2018	279	14.5	19.2	23.7
2019	277	14.3	19.3	27.4
2020	281	14.8	18.9	27
2021	262	14.8	17.5	24.8
2022	244	13.5	17.9	16.8
2023	252	15.8	15.9	20.6
2024	243	14.7	16.5	23.5

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 Jesup Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	25	1.2	20.8	16
1992	190	9.0	21.1	16.8
1993	185	8.5	21.8	16.8
1994	188	8.0	23.5	17.6
1995	236	13.7	17.2	19.9
1996	236	13.7	17.2	19.9
1997	250	18.1	13.8	17.2
1998	217	18.3	11.9	14.3
1999	210	16.2	13.0	21.9
2000	186	12.0	15.5	22
2001	166	14.5	11.4	17.5
2002	139	10.8	12.9	18.7
2003	139	10.8	12.9	18.7
2004	159	9.3	17.1	21.4
2005	167	11.5	14.5	22.2
2006	232	12.8	18.1	21.6
2007	232	13.6	17.1	20.3
2008	227	13.6	16.7	18.9
2009	235	14.0	16.8	23.4
2010	224	14.1	15.8	25.9
2011	219	11.7	18.6	25.1
2012	234	13.7	17.0	26.9
2013	240	13.4	17.8	27.1
2014	235	13.1	17.8	28.1
2015	246	16.0	15.3	28
2016	249	17.0	14.6	24.1
2017	245	18.7	13.0	22.4
2018	279	14.5	19.2	23.7
2019	277	14.3	19.3	27.4
2020	281	14.8	18.9	27
2021	262	14.8	17.5	24.8
2022	244	13.5	17.9	16.8
2023	252	15.8	15.9	20.6
2024	243	14.7	16.5	23.5

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 Jesup Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$118 (1.3%)	$9,121 (98.7%)	$9,239

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jesup Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 141^st of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 33^rd of 334 Middle schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Middle School)	71	74.7	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Community School District)	70.5	71.1	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Middle School)	74.2	72	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Community School District)	64.1	66.3	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Middle School)	73.1	85.2	12.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Community School District)	68.1	79	10.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Middle School)	78.2	85.2	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Community School District)	74.5	75.8	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Middle School)	68.5	86.8	18.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Community School District)	70.1	81	10.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Middle School)	72.6	79.2	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Community School District)	72.4	74.6	2.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Middle School)	76.3	90.9	14.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Community School District)	76.4	88.3	11.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Middle School)	72.9	89.2	16.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Community School District)	68.1	84.2	16.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	277	252	9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	243	6.5%
Two or More Races	12	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.4%	20.6%	6.8%

Schools Near Jesup 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 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jesup Middle School	Public	5-8	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	243	15	16.5	23.5%	232 (95.5%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	66.8	108^th of 337 public middle schools	68.0%		80.9	33^rd of 334 public middle schools	90.1%	75	88.7	76.3	94.5	82.5		84.9	72.4	85.5	86.0		73.6	68.4	$9,239	$118	$9,121
Bunger Middle School	Public	6-8	157 S Roosevelt Rd	Evansdale	50707	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2550	469	34	13.9	73.8%	222 (47.3%)	97 (20.7%)	82 (17.5%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.5%)	40 (8.5%)	17.8	301^st of 337 public middle schools	10.7%		26.3	277^th of 334 public middle schools	17.1%	24		55.8	52.3	68.9			61.3	59.4	66.7			54.1	$14,500	$895	$13,604
George Washington Carver Academy	Public	6-8	1505 Logan Ave	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2500	447	32	13.8	89.9%	57 (12.8%)	209 (46.8%)	103 (23.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.0%)	49 (11.0%)	3.8	324^th of 337 public middle schools	3.9%		5	319^th of 334 public middle schools	4.5%	5		50.4	56.1	49.3			48.9	43.9	54.5			35.8	$14,466	$860	$13,605
Hoover Middle School	Public	6-8	630 Hillcrest Rd	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2830	831	51	16.2	58.6%	443 (53.3%)	168 (20.2%)	68 (8.2%)	51 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	85 (10.2%)	42.2	226^th of 337 public middle schools	32.9%		37.4	238^th of 334 public middle schools	28.7%	12		71.2	72.5	76.1			74.7	64.8	77.6			59.8	$12,322	$288	$12,033
Oelwein Middle School	Public	5-8	300 12th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-3015	365	21	17.6	57.3%	313 (85.8%)	5 (1.4%)	21 (5.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.0%)	12.8	312^th of 337 public middle schools	7.4%		15	303^rd of 334 public middle schools	9.3%	9	64.8	41.4	63.0	65.5		52.7	32.3	56.2	64.4		46.2	57.5	$12,961	$762	$12,199
East Buchanan Middle School	Public	7-8	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	86	6	15.4	34.9%	82 (95.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	57.2	160^th of 337 public middle schools	52.5%		50.8	185^th of 334 public middle schools	44.6%	25			87.9	78.8				75.8	73.1			67.3	$12,082	$226	$11,857
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1350 Katoski Dr	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2100	466	34	13.7	84.5%	120 (25.8%)	159 (34.1%)	70 (15.0%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.4%)	55 (11.8%)	2.3	330^th of 337 public middle schools	2.1%		5.9	317^th of 334 public middle schools	5.1%	13		49.3	48.9	50.4			48.6	41.8	45.4			35.5	$16,022	$901	$15,120
Denver Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Longview Drive	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 984-6041	220	12	18.6	13.6%	211 (95.9%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	90.4	4^th of 337 public middle schools	98.8%		92.4	1^st of 334 public middle schools	99.7%	3		97.6	95.8	90.3			95.2	90.1	91.9			79.0	$9,191	$24	$9,168
Peet Junior High School	Public	7-9	525 E Seerley Blvd	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2710	690	49	14.0	25.1%	578 (83.8%)	30 (4.3%)	18 (2.6%)	22 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	38 (5.5%)	76.3	54^th of 337 public middle schools	84.0%		79.4	41^st of 334 public middle schools	87.7%	13			91.0	89.2	88.5			83.4	80.6	85.4		71.0	$12,622	$245	$12,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Jesup Middle School

What district is Jesup Middle School in?

Jesup Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Jesup Middle School?

Students at Jesup Middle School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Jesup Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Jesup Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Jesup Middle School.

Is Jesup Middle School a good school?

Jesup Middle School ranks 108^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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