Ogden Middle School

Q: Is Ogden Middle School a good school?

Ogden Middle School ranks 120 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ogden Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Ogden, Iowa, with a student population of 165. The school is part of the Ogden Community School District, which is ranked 85 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating.

Ogden Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 85.2% of 6th graders, 92.2% of 7th graders, and 78% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.5%, 77.3%, and 77.5%, respectively. In Mathematics, Ogden Middle School had 88.9% of 6th graders, 70.6% of 7th graders, and 69.5% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 71.1%, 69.9%, and 73.2%. The school also outperformed the state in 8th grade Science, with 72.9% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 65.5%.

While Ogden Middle School has a history of high statewide rankings, reaching as high as 12th out of 337 Iowa middle schools in the 2013-2014 school year, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping to 120th out of 337 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.49% in 2020-2021 to 26.67% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average.

Detail:

Public 6-8

732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212-0250

(515) 275-4034

District: Ogden Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,996

Students who attend Ogden Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ogden High School

Feeder schools for Ogden Middle School:

Elementary:

Ogden Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ogden Middle School ranks better than 64.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.47. (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 (97.1%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ogden Middle School is 17.8. (See more...)

Compare Ogden Middle School employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ogden Middle School is $13,996.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Ogden Middle School 120^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Ogden Middle School in the ranking list.)

Ogden Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ogden Community School District 85^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ogden Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	81.54	19^th	349	94.6%
2013	83.37	15^th	350	95.7%
2014	85.91	12^th	337	96.4%
2015	83.95	17^th	349	95.1%
2016	83.37	27^th	343	92.1%
2017	67.81	92^nd	327	71.9%
2018	82.22	25^th	318	92.1%
2019	84.33	24^th	342	93.0%
2021	64.53	108^th	324	66.7%
2022	54.15	158^th	337	53.1%
2023	61.81	134^th	334	59.9%
2024	64.47	120^th	337	64.4%

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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 Ogden Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	183	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	184
1989	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1990	220	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
1991	233	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	233
1992	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1993	266	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	267
1994	256	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	259
1995	257	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	260
1996	257	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	260
1997	253	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
1998	223	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
1999	266	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	267
2000	268	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	270
2001	259	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	261
2002	253	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	259
2003	253	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	259
2004	267	2	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	276
2005	247	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	256
2006	236	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	240
2007	238	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	243
2008	223	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	232
2009	209	4	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	223
2010	215	2	0	5	0	0	2	224
2011	203	2	0	3	0	0	1	209
2012	198	1	0	4	0	0	2	205
2013	210	0	1	3	0	0	5	219
2014	202	0	1	2	0	0	5	210
2015	207	0	0	1	0	0	5	213
2016	201	1	0	0	0	0	4	206
2017	201	1	0	2	0	0	1	205
2018	200	1	0	2	0	0	2	205
2019	161	2	0	0	0	0	3	166
2020	182	0	0	1	0	0	3	186
2021	163	1	0	1	0	0	1	166
2022	173	1	0	0	1	1	1	177
2023	160	1	0	1	0	1	2	165
2024	167	1	0	2	0	0	2	172

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 Ogden Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	184	17.0	10.8	13
1989	202	1.2	168.3	13.9
1990	220	12.0	18.3	14.1
1991	233	12.9	18.0	14.6
1992	231	14.0	16.5	13
1993	267	14.2	18.8	13.1
1994	259	14.2	18.2	12.4
1995	260	17.4	14.9	13.5
1996	260	17.4	14.9	13.5
1997	254	15.0	16.9	12.6
1998	223	16.9	13.2	17
1999	267	16.4	16.3	22.8
2000	270	16.4	16.5	21.9
2001	261	16.4	15.9	19.2
2002	259	17.4	14.9	16.6
2003	259	17.4	14.9	16.6
2004	276	17.4	15.9	22.1
2005	256	17.4	14.7	23.8
2006	240	17.4	13.8	27.9
2007	243	18.7	13.0	26.7
2008	232	16.7	13.9	25.4
2009	223	16.7	13.4	22.9
2010	224	15.7	14.2	28.6
2011	209	16.0	13.0	21.5
2012	205	16.2	12.6	31.7
2013	219	16.1	13.5	26.5
2014	210	16.4	12.7	27.6
2015	213	17.0	12.5	21.6
2016	206	16.0	12.8	26.2
2017	205	14.6	14.0	22
2018	205	15.5	13.2	23.9
2019	166	12.9	12.7	26.5
2020	186	7.9	23.5	31.2
2021	166	8.5	19.5	23.5
2022	177	7.9	22.2	26
2023	165	8.9	18.5	26.7
2024	172	9.6	17.8	23.8

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 Ogden Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	184	17.0	10.8	13
1989	202	1.2	168.3	13.9
1990	220	12.0	18.3	14.1
1991	233	12.9	18.0	14.6
1992	231	14.0	16.5	13
1993	267	14.2	18.8	13.1
1994	259	14.2	18.2	12.4
1995	260	17.4	14.9	13.5
1996	260	17.4	14.9	13.5
1997	254	15.0	16.9	12.6
1998	223	16.9	13.2	17
1999	267	16.4	16.3	22.8
2000	270	16.4	16.5	21.9
2001	261	16.4	15.9	19.2
2002	259	17.4	14.9	16.6
2003	259	17.4	14.9	16.6
2004	276	17.4	15.9	22.1
2005	256	17.4	14.7	23.8
2006	240	17.4	13.8	27.9
2007	243	18.7	13.0	26.7
2008	232	16.7	13.9	25.4
2009	223	16.7	13.4	22.9
2010	224	15.7	14.2	28.6
2011	209	16.0	13.0	21.5
2012	205	16.2	12.6	31.7
2013	219	16.1	13.5	26.5
2014	210	16.4	12.7	27.6
2015	213	17.0	12.5	21.6
2016	206	16.0	12.8	26.2
2017	205	14.6	14.0	22
2018	205	15.5	13.2	23.9
2019	166	12.9	12.7	26.5
2020	186	7.9	23.5	31.2
2021	166	8.5	19.5	23.5
2022	177	7.9	22.2	26
2023	165	8.9	18.5	26.7
2024	172	9.6	17.8	23.8

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 Ogden Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$327 (2.3%)	$13,670 (97.7%)	$13,996

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ogden Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 134^th of 334 Middle schools	33.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden Middle School)	75	77.1	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden Community School District)	75	77.1	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ogden Middle School)	80.8	75	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ogden Community School District)	80.8	75	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden Middle School)	88.7	78	10.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden Community School District)	88.7	78	10.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ogden Middle School)	88.7	71.2	17.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ogden Community School District)	88.7	71.2	17.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden Middle School)	89.1	78	11.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden Community School District)	89.1	78	11.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ogden Middle School)	87	74.5	12.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ogden Community School District)	87	74.5	12.5%
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	166	165	0.6%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	161	160	0.6%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.5%	26.7%	0.2%

Schools Near Ogden 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 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
Ogden Middle School	Public	6-8	732 W. Division St.	Ogden	50212	Boone County	Ogden Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 275-4034	172	10	17.8	23.8%	167 (97.1%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	64.5	120^th of 337 public middle schools	64.4%		61.8	134^th of 334 public middle schools	59.9%	14		85.2	92.2	78.0		88.9	70.6	69.5		72.9	$13,996	$327	$13,670
Boone Middle School	Public	5-8	1640 1st	Boone	50036	Boone County	Boone Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 433-0020	585	42	13.8	33.7%	512 (87.5%)	12 (2.1%)	37 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	45.7	214^th of 337 public middle schools	36.5%		42.1	223^rd of 334 public middle schools	33.2%	9	53.4	61.7	78.2	85.3	63.2	70.3	67.1	72.5	48.9	65.3	$12,674	$334	$12,339
Perry Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 18th Street	Perry	50220	Dallas County	Perry Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 465-3531	369	29	12.8	60.7%	160 (43.4%)	24 (6.5%)	164 (44.4%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)											$13,951	$186	$13,764
Woodward-Granger Middle School	Public	6-8	306 W 3rd St	Woodward	50276	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 438-4263	220	12	19.0	18.2%	211 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	74.4	64^th of 337 public middle schools	81.0%		70.6	83^rd of 334 public middle schools	75.1%	19		77.6	84.6	83.8		82.9	87.7	85.1		81.1	$17,033	$616	$16,417
Madrid Junior High School	Public	6-8	599 N Kennedy	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 795-3240	149	11	13.3	23.5%	135 (90.6%)	2 (1.3%)	6 (4.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	63.6	125^th of 337 public middle schools	62.9%		65.6	107^th of 334 public middle schools	68.0%	18		91.1	95.2	82.7		71.1	88.1	71.2		59.6	$11,710	$73	$11,637
Greene County Middle School	Public	5-8	101 Ram Drive	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 386-8126	357	25	14.4	49.0%	306 (85.7%)	3 (0.8%)	31 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	38.9	240^th of 337 public middle schools	28.8%		42.1	222^nd of 334 public middle schools	33.5%	18	64.8	77.5	69.7	77.7	75.8	68.8	73.7	59.6	60.4	59.8	$14,610	$397	$14,213
Ames Middle School	Public	6-8	3915 Mortensen Road	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 268-2400	1,032	68	15.1	32.8%	649 (62.9%)	111 (10.8%)	120 (11.6%)	74 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (7.2%)	55.5	169^th of 337 public middle schools	49.9%		55.2	175^th of 334 public middle schools	47.6%	6		73.3	79.2	78.4		75.6	72.9	78.4		71.6	$11,412	$258	$11,154

Frequently Asked Questions about Ogden Middle School

Is Ogden Middle School a good school?

Ogden Middle School ranks 120^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ogden Middle School?

Students at Ogden Middle School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Ogden Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Ogden Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended Ogden Middle School.

What district is Ogden Middle School in?

Ogden Community School District

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