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South Winneshiek Middle School

Summary:

South Winneshiek Middle School is a public middle school located in Ossian, Iowa, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 129 students. The school is part of the South Winneshiek Community School District, which is ranked 71 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Winneshiek Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 76.9% (5th grade) to 90.3% (6th grade), significantly higher than the state averages of 69% to 77.5%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 69.7% (8th grade) to 83.9% (6th grade), also exceeding the state averages of 70.7% to 73.2%. The school's science proficiency rates were also impressive, with 84.6% of 5th graders and 69.7% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 59.6% and 65.5%, respectively.

While Waukon Middle School has a slightly more diverse student body, with 94.07% White students, 3.33% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups, South Winneshiek Middle School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 89.15% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at South Winneshiek Middle School has decreased over the past three years, from 39.17% in 2020-2021 to 25.58% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby Waukon Middle School, which had 39.26% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. While South Winneshiek Middle School maintains a respectable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the higher rankings and ratings of the nearby Decorah Middle School and Waukon Middle School suggest that there may be opportunities for South Winneshiek to further improve its performance and recognition.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 208 E Brooks St
       Ossian, IA  52161-0298

(563) 532-9365

District: South Winneshiek Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,752 Help


Students who attend South Winneshiek Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Winneshiek High School

Feeder schools for South Winneshiek Middle School:

Elementary:    South Winneshiek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Winneshiek Middle School ranks better than 75.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.65. (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 (89.2%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Winneshiek Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare South Winneshiek Middle School employs 10.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Winneshiek Middle School is $15,752.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Winneshiek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Winneshiek Middle School 83rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See South Winneshiek Middle School in the ranking list.)

South Winneshiek Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Winneshiek Community School District 71st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Winneshiek Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 40.17 245th 349 29.8%
2013 63.07 115th 350 67.1%
2014 60.87 139th 337 58.8%
2015 58.86 154th 349 55.9%
2016 55.00 167th 343 51.3%
2017 60.83 124th 327 62.1%
2018 57.71 143rd 318 55.0%
2019 61.33 133rd 342 61.1%
2021 48.76 186th 324 42.6%
2022 44.97 212th 337 37.1%
2023 32.04 257th 334 23.1%
2024 70.65 83rd 337 75.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

South Winneshiek Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Winneshiek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1989 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1990 108 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1991 132 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 133
1992 128 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 130
1993 134 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 129 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1995 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1996 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1997 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1998 116 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1999 131 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2000 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2001 124 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2002 125 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2003 125 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2004 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2005 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2006 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2007 121 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2008 111 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2009 103 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2010 94 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 99
2011 99 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 103
2012 98 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 102
2013 88 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 93
2014 87 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 93
2015 78 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 82
2016 81 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 86
2017 114 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 119
2018 98 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 104
2019 92 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 100
2020 95 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 99
2021 107 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 120
2022 112 1 0 9 0 0 3 0 125
2023 115 1 0 12 0 0 1 0 129
2024 116 1 0 11 0 0 2 0 130

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 South Winneshiek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 85 6.7 12.6 74.1
1989 104 7.5 13.8 27.9
1990 109 6.9 15.7 52.3
1991 133 6.9 19.2 12
1992 130 8.0 16.2 13.8
1993 135 12.9 10.5 14.1
1994 130 8.5 15.3 17.7
1995 124 6.4 19.4 20.2
1996 124 6.4 19.4 20.2
1997 125 12.0 10.4 17.6
1998 117 7.9 14.8 19.7
1999 132 9.4 14.0 32.6
2000 126 10.0 12.6 33.3
2001 125 6.9 18.1 23.2
2002 126 11.8 10.7 29.4
2003 126 11.8 10.7 29.4
2004 119 9.9 12.0 23.5
2005 110 10.7 10.3 27.3
2006 121 8.6 14.1 27.3
2007 122 9.6 12.7 29.5
2008 112 8.9 12.6 31.3
2009 105 8.9 11.8 34.3
2010 99 8.9 11.1 33.3
2011 103 9.0 11.4 37.9
2012 102 7.8 13.0 41.2
2013 93 9.1 10.1 34.4
2014 93 9.1 10.1 33.3
2015 82 8.0 10.2 31.7
2016 86 9.0 9.5 25.6
2017 119 9.5 12.5 30.3
2018 104 8.2 12.6 29.8
2019 100 9.5 10.5 40
2020 99 9.5 10.4 35.4
2021 120 8.5 14.1 39.2
2022 125 6.7 18.5 30.4
2023 129 8.7 14.7 25.6
2024 130 10.1 12.8 33.1

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 South Winneshiek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 85 6.7 12.6 74.1
1989 104 7.5 13.8 27.9
1990 109 6.9 15.7 52.3
1991 133 6.9 19.2 12
1992 130 8.0 16.2 13.8
1993 135 12.9 10.5 14.1
1994 130 8.5 15.3 17.7
1995 124 6.4 19.4 20.2
1996 124 6.4 19.4 20.2
1997 125 12.0 10.4 17.6
1998 117 7.9 14.8 19.7
1999 132 9.4 14.0 32.6
2000 126 10.0 12.6 33.3
2001 125 6.9 18.1 23.2
2002 126 11.8 10.7 29.4
2003 126 11.8 10.7 29.4
2004 119 9.9 12.0 23.5
2005 110 10.7 10.3 27.3
2006 121 8.6 14.1 27.3
2007 122 9.6 12.7 29.5
2008 112 8.9 12.6 31.3
2009 105 8.9 11.8 34.3
2010 99 8.9 11.1 33.3
2011 103 9.0 11.4 37.9
2012 102 7.8 13.0 41.2
2013 93 9.1 10.1 34.4
2014 93 9.1 10.1 33.3
2015 82 8.0 10.2 31.7
2016 86 9.0 9.5 25.6
2017 119 9.5 12.5 30.3
2018 104 8.2 12.6 29.8
2019 100 9.5 10.5 40
2020 99 9.5 10.4 35.4
2021 120 8.5 14.1 39.2
2022 125 6.7 18.5 30.4
2023 129 8.7 14.7 25.6
2024 130 10.1 12.8 33.1

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 South Winneshiek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $475 (3.0%) $15,278 (97.0%) $15,752

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Winneshiek 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 133rd of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 257th of 334 Middle schools
 38.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Middle School)75.958.5
 17.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Community School District)75.958.5
 17.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Middle School)6965.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Community School District)6965.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Middle School)79.446.7
 32.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Community School District)79.446.7
 32.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Middle School)82.463.3
 19.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Community School District)82.463.3
 19.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Middle School)65.763.3
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Community School District)65.763.3
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Middle School)74.380
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Community School District)74.380
 5.7%
   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 Students100129
 29%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic612
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White92115
 25%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%25.6%
 14.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Winneshiek Middle School

South Winneshiek Middle School ranks 83rd of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended South Winneshiek Middle School.

Students who attend South Winneshiek Middle School usually go on to attend South Winneshiek High School

Students at South Winneshiek Middle School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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