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Starmont Middle School

Summary:

Starmont Middle School is a public middle school located in Arlington, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 129 students. The school is part of the Starmont Community School District, which is ranked 185 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Starmont Middle School generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 85.4% of 8th-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 77.5%. However, the school's science proficiency for 8th-grade students (56.1%) is lower than the state average of 65.5%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.94% to 53.38% over the past three years, which is higher than the nearby West Delaware Middle School (36.87%) but lower than Oelwein Middle School (60.17%).

At $6,917 per student (2018-2019), Starmont Middle School's spending is lower than the nearby North Fayette Valley Middle School ($15,606) and West Delaware Middle School ($12,591). Additionally, Starmont Middle School has a higher student-teacher ratio (32.4 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.2 to 15.8 students per teacher. Despite these differences, Starmont Middle School has maintained a relatively consistent academic performance over the past few years, suggesting a stable and effective educational program.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3202 40th St
       Arlington, IA  50606

(563) 933-4598

District: Starmont Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,917 Help


Students who attend Starmont Middle School usually attend:

High:    Starmont High School

Feeder schools for Starmont Middle School:

Elementary:    Starmont Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  121

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Starmont Middle School ranks worse than 63.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.68. (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 (92.6%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Starmont Middle School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare Starmont Middle School employs 6.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Starmont Middle School is $6,917.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Starmont Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Starmont Middle School 213th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Starmont Middle School in the ranking list.)

Starmont Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Starmont Community School District 185th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Starmont Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 62.14 125th 349 64.2%
2013 63.46 114th 350 67.4%
2014 64.76 121st 337 64.1%
2015 38.19 251st 349 28.1%
2016 29.04 280th 343 18.4%
2017 19.03 294th 327 10.1%
2018 23.69 273rd 318 14.2%
2019 25.54 277th 342 19.0%
2021 40.22 227th 324 29.9%
2022 50.76 182nd 337 46.0%
2023 57.58 161st 334 51.8%
2024 45.68 213th 337 36.8%
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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 Starmont Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 374 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1989 374 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1990 381 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1991 390 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 303 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1993 307 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 324 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 296 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 296 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 283 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 285 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 289 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2000 263 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2001 274 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2002 269 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2003 269 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2004 279 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 253 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 232 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2007 209 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2008 199 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2009 188 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2010 88 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 90
2011 94 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 97
2012 93 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 96
2013 134 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 135
2014 124 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 128
2015 115 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 119
2016 138 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 141
2017 132 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 135
2018 138 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 142
2019 139 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 142
2020 127 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 134
2021 126 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 133
2022 116 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 124
2023 118 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 129
2024 112 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 121

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 Starmont Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 22.0 17.0 21.9
1989 376 24.4 15.4 22.6
1990 386 23.0 16.7 17.4
1991 394 23.5 16.7 20.1
1992 307 20.0 15.3 20.5
1993 310 20.3 15.3 18.1
1994 327 20.3 16.1 19.9
1995 296 20.3 14.6 20.6
1996 296 20.3 14.6 20.6
1997 284 22.3 12.7 16.5
1998 290 22.7 12.8 22.1
1999 294 23.2 12.7 28.2
2000 266 20.6 12.9 30.1
2001 278 20.4 13.6 29.5
2002 273 20.4 13.4 35.9
2003 273 20.4 13.4 35.9
2004 282 20.0 14.1 36.2
2005 258 20.1 12.8 38.4
2006 237 19.9 11.9 35.9
2007 214 19.9 10.8 35
2008 204 19.4 10.5 41.7
2009 191 17.5 10.9 39.3
2010 90 6.6 13.4 41.1
2011 97 5.0 19.4 40.2
2012 96 4.0 23.8 46.9
2013 135 4.1 32.2 46.7
2014 128 4.1 30.5 34.4
2015 119 5.0 23.8 42
2016 141 10.0 14.1 44.7
2017 135 1.2 107.1 48.1
2018 142 n/a n/a 43.7
2019 142 0.0 n/a 47.9
2020 134 1.0 134.0 62.7
2021 133 3.0 44.1 53.4
2022 124 4.0 30.9 41.9
2023 129 3.9 32.4 43.4
2024 121 6.8 17.6 41.3

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 Starmont Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 22.0 17.0 21.9
1989 376 24.4 15.4 22.6
1990 386 23.0 16.7 17.4
1991 394 23.5 16.7 20.1
1992 307 20.0 15.3 20.5
1993 310 20.3 15.3 18.1
1994 327 20.3 16.1 19.9
1995 296 20.3 14.6 20.6
1996 296 20.3 14.6 20.6
1997 284 22.3 12.7 16.5
1998 290 22.7 12.8 22.1
1999 294 23.2 12.7 28.2
2000 266 20.6 12.9 30.1
2001 278 20.4 13.6 29.5
2002 273 20.4 13.4 35.9
2003 273 20.4 13.4 35.9
2004 282 20.0 14.1 36.2
2005 258 20.1 12.8 38.4
2006 237 19.9 11.9 35.9
2007 214 19.9 10.8 35
2008 204 19.4 10.5 41.7
2009 191 17.5 10.9 39.3
2010 90 6.6 13.4 41.1
2011 97 5.0 19.4 40.2
2012 96 4.0 23.8 46.9
2013 135 4.1 32.2 46.7
2014 128 4.1 30.5 34.4
2015 119 5.0 23.8 42
2016 141 10.0 14.1 44.7
2017 135 1.2 107.1 48.1
2018 142 n/a n/a 43.7
2019 142 0.0 n/a 47.9
2020 134 1.0 134.0 62.7
2021 133 3.0 44.1 53.4
2022 124 4.0 30.9 41.9
2023 129 3.9 32.4 43.4
2024 121 6.8 17.6 41.3

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 Starmont Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $644 (9.3%) $6,272 (90.7%) $6,917

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Starmont 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 277th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 161st of 334 Middle schools
 32.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont Middle School)5076.9
 26.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont Community School District)5076.9
 26.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Starmont Middle School)60.979.5
 18.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Starmont Community School District)60.979.5
 18.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont Middle School)71.171.8
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont Community School District)71.171.8
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Starmont Middle School)64.474.4
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Starmont Community School District)64.474.4
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont Middle School)53.579.2
 25.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Starmont Community School District)53.579.2
 25.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Starmont Middle School)60.566.7
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Starmont Community School District)60.566.7
 6.2%
   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 Students142129
 9.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic19
 800%
Pacific Islander00
White139118
 15.1%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.9%43.4%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Starmont Middle School

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

Students at Starmont Middle School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 121 students attended Starmont Middle School.

Starmont Middle School ranks 213th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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