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Lamoni Middle School

Summary:

Lamoni Middle School is a small public middle school in Lamoni, Iowa, serving around 70 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lamoni Community School District, which is ranked 280 out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lamoni Middle School has faced some challenges in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages, with the exception of 7th-grade ELA, which matches the state average. Notably, the school's 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate is significantly lower than the state average (38.1% vs. 73.2%). The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from the 75th out of 343 Iowa middle schools in 2015-2016 to the 304th out of 337 in 2013-2014, with a 1-star rating in recent years.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance of the students does not seem to be commensurate with the resources available. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.32% to 54.79% over the past few years. The school's leadership and the Lamoni Community School District should closely examine these findings and develop targeted strategies to improve student outcomes and the overall quality of education at Lamoni Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 202 N Walnut St
       Lamoni, IA  50140

(641) 784-3351

District: Lamoni Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
279th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,249 Help


Students who attend Lamoni Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lamoni High School

Feeder schools for Lamoni Middle School:

Elementary:    Lamoni Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  65

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Asian:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamoni Middle School ranks worse than 82.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.12. (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 (86.2%), Hispanic (7.7%), Asian (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamoni Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Lamoni Middle School employs 3.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamoni Middle School is $12,249.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamoni Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lamoni Middle School 279th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Lamoni Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lamoni Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamoni Community School District 280th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lamoni Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 31.14 291st 349 16.6%
2013 41.83 245th 350 30.0%
2014 20.39 304th 337 9.8%
2015 60.04 146th 349 58.2%
2016 71.76 75th 343 78.1%
2017 46.90 196th 327 40.1%
2018 42.44 210th 318 34.0%
2019 23.82 284th 342 17.0%
2021 30.21 256th 324 21.0%
2022 21.61 283rd 337 16.0%
2023 37.00 240th 334 28.1%
2024 27.12 279th 337 17.2%
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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 Lamoni Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1990 84 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1991 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1992 94 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1993 97 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1994 112 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1995 104 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1996 104 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1997 104 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 109
1998 113 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 97 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 99
2000 85 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2001 90 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2002 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2003 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2004 82 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2005 78 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2006 71 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2007 70 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2008 72 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2009 72 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2010 62 2 0 4 0 1 3 0 72
2011 49 1 1 3 0 1 3 0 58
2012 62 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 68
2013 61 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 66
2014 72 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 79
2015 66 2 0 4 0 1 2 0 75
2016 70 2 1 6 0 0 2 0 81
2017 71 0 1 8 0 0 4 0 84
2018 66 0 1 6 0 0 4 0 77
2019 64 1 0 4 0 1 5 0 75
2020 58 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 67
2021 65 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 76
2022 67 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 73
2023 62 1 1 4 0 0 2 0 70
2024 56 0 3 5 0 0 1 0 65

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 Lamoni Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 82 6.8 12.0 0
1990 86 8.3 10.3 0
1991 85 7.8 10.8 0
1992 96 8.0 12.0 27.1
1993 98 9.2 10.7 29.6
1994 113 8.0 14.1 31.9
1995 108 5.5 19.6 30.6
1996 108 5.5 19.6 30.6
1997 109 9.1 12.0 34.9
1998 117 8.5 13.8 34.2
1999 99 8.0 12.4 35.4
2000 86 7.9 10.9 37.2
2001 91 9.6 9.5 34.1
2002 89 7.6 11.7 24.7
2003 89 7.6 11.7 24.7
2004 84 7.6 11.1 33.3
2005 85 7.6 11.2 37.6
2006 78 7.6 10.3 35.9
2007 76 8.5 8.9 23.7
2008 75 9.3 8.1 32
2009 79 7.5 10.5 35.4
2010 72 7.2 10.0 47.2
2011 58 3.0 19.3 56.9
2012 68 3.9 17.1 66.2
2013 66 3.7 17.7 54.5
2014 79 6.0 13.0 65.8
2015 75 6.0 12.5 50.7
2016 81 6.0 13.5 43.2
2017 84 6.3 13.3 47.6
2018 77 5.9 13.0 51.9
2019 75 5.8 12.7 54.7
2020 67 4.8 13.7 58.2
2021 76 4.8 15.5 51.3
2022 73 3.8 18.8 54.8
2023 70 3.8 18.0 54.3
2024 65 3.8 16.7 60

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 Lamoni Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 82 6.8 12.0 0
1990 86 8.3 10.3 0
1991 85 7.8 10.8 0
1992 96 8.0 12.0 27.1
1993 98 9.2 10.7 29.6
1994 113 8.0 14.1 31.9
1995 108 5.5 19.6 30.6
1996 108 5.5 19.6 30.6
1997 109 9.1 12.0 34.9
1998 117 8.5 13.8 34.2
1999 99 8.0 12.4 35.4
2000 86 7.9 10.9 37.2
2001 91 9.6 9.5 34.1
2002 89 7.6 11.7 24.7
2003 89 7.6 11.7 24.7
2004 84 7.6 11.1 33.3
2005 85 7.6 11.2 37.6
2006 78 7.6 10.3 35.9
2007 76 8.5 8.9 23.7
2008 75 9.3 8.1 32
2009 79 7.5 10.5 35.4
2010 72 7.2 10.0 47.2
2011 58 3.0 19.3 56.9
2012 68 3.9 17.1 66.2
2013 66 3.7 17.7 54.5
2014 79 6.0 13.0 65.8
2015 75 6.0 12.5 50.7
2016 81 6.0 13.5 43.2
2017 84 6.3 13.3 47.6
2018 77 5.9 13.0 51.9
2019 75 5.8 12.7 54.7
2020 67 4.8 13.7 58.2
2021 76 4.8 15.5 51.3
2022 73 3.8 18.8 54.8
2023 70 3.8 18.0 54.3
2024 65 3.8 16.7 60

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 Lamoni Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $121 (1.0%) $12,128 (99.0%) $12,249

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamoni 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 284th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 240th of 334 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lamoni Middle School)57.757.9
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lamoni Community School District)57.757.9
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lamoni Middle School)61.557.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lamoni Community School District)61.557.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lamoni Middle School)58.370
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lamoni Community School District)58.370
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lamoni Middle School)5045
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lamoni Community School District)5045
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lamoni Middle School)70.875
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lamoni Community School District)70.875
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lamoni Middle School)56.575
 18.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lamoni Community School District)56.575
 18.5%
   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 Students7570
 6.7%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6462
 3.1%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%54.3%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamoni Middle School

Lamoni Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.2% of Iowa middle schools.

Students at Lamoni Middle School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 65 students attended Lamoni Middle School.


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