Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Q: Is Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School a good school?

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School ranks 101 st of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Vinton, Iowa, part of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, which is ranked 93 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a student population of 318 and a student-teacher ratio of around 14-15, the school consistently performs well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with proficiency rates above the state averages in all tested subjects and grade levels.

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School has been ranked among the top middle schools in Iowa, consistently placing in the top 100 schools over the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 101 out of 337 Iowa middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools, such as Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids and the Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle, Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings.

The school's consistent academic excellence and stable educational program suggest that it is effectively serving the needs of its diverse student population, which includes a significant percentage of students from lower-income households, as indicated by the relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rates. While the student population is predominantly White, this is not unusual for a school in a smaller, more rural community like Vinton, and the school's strong performance suggests that it is providing a quality education to all of its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349

(319) 436-4728

District: Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,566

Students who attend Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vinton-Shellsburg High School

Feeder schools for Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School:

Elementary:	Shellsburg Elementary School
	Tilford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School ranks better than 70% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.08. (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 (91.7%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School employs 20.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is $11,566.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School 101^st of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District 93^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	52.43	175^th	349	49.9%
2013	62.72	119^th	350	66.0%
2014	70.16	83^rd	337	75.4%
2015	71.02	77^th	349	77.9%
2016	78.39	47^th	343	86.3%
2017	80.64	27^th	327	91.7%
2018	74.37	57^th	318	82.1%
2019	81.11	33^rd	342	90.4%
2021	82.93	28^th	324	91.4%
2022	81.23	32^nd	337	90.5%
2023	79.35	42^nd	334	87.4%
2024	68.08	101^st	337	70.0%

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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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	305	1	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	312
1989	281	1	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	288
1990	261	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	266
1991	271	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	276
1992	282	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
1993	311	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	315
1994	340	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
1995	275	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	278
1996	275	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	278
1997	280	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	284
1998	293	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	297
1999	290	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
2000	296	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	299
2001	285	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	290
2002	451	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	456
2003	451	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	456
2004	476	4	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	485
2005	444	5	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	454
2006	413	4	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	423
2007	395	4	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	411
2008	376	7	7	7	1	n/a	n/a	398
2009	341	2	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	354
2010	345	2	3	9	1	0	5	365
2011	356	2	3	8	2	0	5	376
2012	375	3	3	8	1	0	4	394
2013	334	3	2	8	0	0	13	360
2014	324	2	1	4	0	0	15	346
2015	315	6	0	5	0	0	11	337
2016	326	7	0	6	0	0	7	346
2017	333	6	0	7	0	0	10	356
2018	334	5	1	8	0	0	10	358
2019	313	4	1	8	1	0	8	335
2020	292	3	1	13	1	0	8	318
2021	289	1	0	12	2	0	10	314
2022	301	1	2	9	1	0	15	329
2023	294	2	1	8	1	0	12	318
2024	309	2	0	8	0	0	18	337

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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	312	21.5	14.5	25.6
1989	288	22.6	12.7	19.8
1990	266	15.2	17.5	21.8
1991	276	18.3	15.0	19.6
1992	282	19.0	14.8	21.3
1993	315	21.8	14.4	22.5
1994	343	22.3	15.4	21.3
1995	278	20.6	13.5	19.4
1996	278	20.6	13.5	19.4
1997	284	20.7	13.7	19.7
1998	297	21.6	13.8	18.2
1999	292	23.6	12.4	27.7
2000	299	23.7	12.6	27.1
2001	290	23.6	12.3	26.9
2002	456	31.4	14.5	31.1
2003	456	31.4	14.5	31.1
2004	485	31.4	15.4	35.7
2005	454	27.5	16.5	35.2
2006	423	29.6	14.3	35.7
2007	411	29.5	13.9	31.6
2008	398	30.1	13.2	32.2
2009	354	29.2	12.1	34.5
2010	365	30.9	11.8	37
2011	376	25.0	15.0	38.8
2012	394	25.2	15.6	38.8
2013	360	25.4	14.1	39.7
2014	346	24.0	14.3	37.6
2015	337	23.0	14.6	36.2
2016	346	24.0	14.4	32.9
2017	356	23.8	14.9	33.4
2018	358	22.4	15.9	37.2
2019	335	23.4	14.2	40
2020	318	22.3	14.2	39.3
2021	314	21.2	14.7	42.4
2022	329	23.2	14.1	37.7
2023	318	21.2	14.9	42.5
2024	337	20.8	16.1	49

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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	312	21.5	14.5	25.6
1989	288	22.6	12.7	19.8
1990	266	15.2	17.5	21.8
1991	276	18.3	15.0	19.6
1992	282	19.0	14.8	21.3
1993	315	21.8	14.4	22.5
1994	343	22.3	15.4	21.3
1995	278	20.6	13.5	19.4
1996	278	20.6	13.5	19.4
1997	284	20.7	13.7	19.7
1998	297	21.6	13.8	18.2
1999	292	23.6	12.4	27.7
2000	299	23.7	12.6	27.1
2001	290	23.6	12.3	26.9
2002	456	31.4	14.5	31.1
2003	456	31.4	14.5	31.1
2004	485	31.4	15.4	35.7
2005	454	27.5	16.5	35.2
2006	423	29.6	14.3	35.7
2007	411	29.5	13.9	31.6
2008	398	30.1	13.2	32.2
2009	354	29.2	12.1	34.5
2010	365	30.9	11.8	37
2011	376	25.0	15.0	38.8
2012	394	25.2	15.6	38.8
2013	360	25.4	14.1	39.7
2014	346	24.0	14.3	37.6
2015	337	23.0	14.6	36.2
2016	346	24.0	14.4	32.9
2017	356	23.8	14.9	33.4
2018	358	22.4	15.9	37.2
2019	335	23.4	14.2	40
2020	318	22.3	14.2	39.3
2021	314	21.2	14.7	42.4
2022	329	23.2	14.1	37.7
2023	318	21.2	14.9	42.5
2024	337	20.8	16.1	49

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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$339 (2.9%)	$11,227 (97.1%)	$11,566

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 334 Middle schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School)	72.4	80.8	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	72.4	80.8	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School)	84.7	85.6	0.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	84.7	85.6	0.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School)	81.8	79.4	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	81.8	79.4	2.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School)	84.5	84.1	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	84.5	84.1	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School)	83.1	88.8	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	83.1	88.8	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School)	89	87.8	1.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	89	87.8	1.2%
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	335	318	5.1%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	8	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	313	294	6.1%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	42.5%	2.5%

Schools Near Vinton-Shellsburg 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	212 W. 15th St.	Vinton	52349	Benton County	Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 436-4728	337	21	16.1	49.0%	309 (91.7%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	68.1	101^st of 337 public middle schools	70.0%		79.3	42^nd of 334 public middle schools	87.4%	59			71.4	92.3	86.0			67.0	87.5	86.0		75.4	$11,566	$339	$11,227
Benton Community Middle School	Public	7-8	600 1st St	Van Horne	52346	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 228-8701	212	14	15.1	17.5%	196 (92.5%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	53	185^th of 337 public middle schools	45.1%		50.4	189^th of 334 public middle schools	43.4%	4				87.9	80.0				74.8	55.2		69.5	$9,661	$223	$9,438
Center Point-Urbana Middle School	Public	6-8	613 Summit Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	317	24	13.1	18.3%	304 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	77.6	47^th of 337 public middle schools	86.1%		84.4	17^th of 334 public middle schools	94.9%	30			85.2	88.6	90.5			79.6	83.0	81.9		78.4	$12,542	$448	$12,095
Union Middle School	Public	6-8	505 West	Dysart	52224	Tama County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 476-5100	189	16	12.0	25.9%	174 (92.1%)	4 (2.1%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)													$14,761	$210	$14,552
Norway Elementary School	Public	4-6	100 School Drive	Norway	52318	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 227-7142	341	23	14.9	26.7%	309 (90.6%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)								(n/a)	72.1	74.3	77.5			76.6	72.5	73.3			52.3		$11,644	$356	$11,288
Taft Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 E Ave NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2243	596	40	14.7	40.1%	402 (67.4%)	82 (13.8%)	42 (7.0%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.4%)	38.2	244^th of 337 public middle schools	27.6%		49.9	192^nd of 334 public middle schools	42.5%	52			70.8	81.0	71.2			68.1	64.7	62.6		67.2	$15,361	$386	$14,975
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle	Public, Virtual	6-8	2500 Egewood Rd	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(319) 558-3427	44	3	14.6	70.5%	29 (65.9%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (15.9%)	4.6	322^nd of 337 public middle schools	4.5%		0.9	330^th of 334 public middle schools	1.2%	8					65.0					33.3		30.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

How many students attend Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School attend?

Students who attend Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School usually go on to attend Vinton-Shellsburg High School

What is the racial makeup of Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?

Students at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School in?

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Is Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School a good school?

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School ranks 101^st of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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