Is Iola Middle School a good school?

Iola Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.4% of Kansas middle schools.

How many students attend Iola Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended Iola Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Iola Middle School?

Students at Iola Middle School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Iola Middle School attend?

Students who attend Iola Middle School usually go on to attend Iola Senior High

Iola Middle School

Summary:

Iola Middle School is a public middle school in Iola, Kansas, serving 246 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Iola District, which is ranked 248 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Iola Middle School consistently performs below the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 21.69%, compared to the state average of 33.55%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than White students, and the school struggling with Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 65.45% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Royster Middle School and Humboldt Middle School, Iola Middle School generally performs lower academically. The school's performance has also declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 197th out of 355 Kansas middle schools in 2012-2013 to 299th out of 362 in 2023-2024. The lower spending per student at Iola Middle School compared to some nearby schools may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

600 East Street
Iola, KS 66749

(620) 365-4785

District: Iola

SchoolDigger Rank:
299^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,424

Students who attend Iola Middle School usually attend:

High:

Iola Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Iola Middle School ranks worse than 82.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iola Middle School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Iola Middle School employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iola Middle School is $9,424.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Iola Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Iola Middle School 299^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Iola Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Iola:

SchoolDigger ranks Iola 248^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Iola Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Iola Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	20.10	238^th	277	14.1%
2007	20.53	244^th	286	14.7%
2008	24.50	250^th	296	15.5%
2009	47.16	205^th	307	33.2%
2010	58.60	143^rd	316	54.7%
2011	49.86	197^th	320	38.4%
2012	45.39	238^th	342	30.4%
2013	54.32	197^th	355	44.5%
2015	37.34	249^th	368	32.3%
2016	27.32	268^th	343	21.9%
2017	24.54	295^th	358	17.6%
2018	32.22	246^th	350	29.7%
2019	34.71	243^rd	368	34.0%
2021	27.32	282^nd	367	23.2%
2022	26.36	288^th	368	21.7%
2023	25.11	293^rd	362	19.1%
2024	23.79	299^th	362	17.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Iola Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	48.36	58^th	132	56.1%
2019	47.49	71^st	157	54.8%
2021	33.46	118^th	160	26.3%
2022	26.39	142^nd	171	17.0%
2023	19.80	170^th	178	4.5%
2024	33.74	115^th	164	29.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iola Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	37.60	166^th	255	34.9%
2019	40.69	163^rd	270	39.6%
2021	31.11	202^nd	275	26.5%
2022	28.23	221^st	270	18.1%
2023	37.38	190^th	300	36.7%
2024	35.52	207^th	296	30.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Iola Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	37.18	172^nd	275	37.5%
2019	31.25	215^th	294	26.9%
2021	32.12	223^rd	313	28.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Iola Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	48.36	58^th	132	56.1%
2019	47.49	71^st	157	54.8%
2021	33.46	118^th	160	26.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Iola Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	28.76	212^th	280	24.3%
2019	38.17	187^th	301	37.9%
2021	24.88	252^nd	308	18.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Iola Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.03	45^th	135	66.7%
2023	17.73	133^rd	140	5.0%

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Rank History for White students at Iola Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	30.90	239^th	333	28.2%
2019	29.07	256^th	344	25.6%
2021	18.06	310^th	349	11.2%
2022	16.99	320^th	349	8.3%
2023	23.09	295^th	349	15.5%
2024	20.82	308^th	347	11.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Iola Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	358	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1989	394	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1990	411	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1991	418	12	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
1992	274	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1993	292	9	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
1994	304	12	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	320
1995	403	17	3	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	430
1996	403	17	3	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	430
1997	418	17	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	441
1998	408	21	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	440
1999	368	15	4	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	401
2000	357	13	2	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	390
2001	338	9	6	6	10	n/a	n/a	0	369
2002	305	14	9	8	11	n/a	n/a	0	347
2003	305	14	9	8	11	n/a	n/a	0	347
2004	309	4	4	8	5	n/a	n/a	15	345
2005	313	9	4	8	10	n/a	n/a	3	347
2006	313	10	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	339
2007	308	11	2	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	334
2008	305	12	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	329
2009	283	12	3	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	309
2010	256	9	5	12	1	0	5	0	288
2011	251	8	4	10	1	1	8	0	283
2012	265	4	3	12	2	1	7	0	294
2013	242	8	0	8	5	1	9	0	273
2014	260	7	2	14	4	1	15	0	303
2015	275	11	3	12	4	0	18	0	323
2016	345	12	5	16	3	0	28	0	409
2017	337	10	3	16	3	0	26	0	395
2018	327	11	4	19	3	0	28	0	392
2019	305	7	2	17	1	0	28	0	360
2020	311	5	2	23	1	0	21	0	363
2021	291	5	0	24	2	0	17	0	339
2022	286	4	0	21	2	0	16	0	329
2023	211	4	0	17	1	0	13	0	246
2024	183	4	1	15	2	0	15	0	220

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 Iola Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	367	24.0	15.2	0
1989	405	30.0	13.5	n/a
1990	417	25.8	16.1	0
1991	431	26.0	16.5	n/a
1992	280	20.8	13.4	48.6
1993	302	20.3	14.9	33.8
1994	320	20.3	15.8	31.9
1995	430	27.1	15.9	47.4
1996	430	27.1	15.9	47.4
1997	441	26.8	16.5	46
1998	440	26.8	16.4	46.4
1999	401	27.2	14.7	45.1
2000	390	33.8	11.5	50
2001	369	26.5	13.9	46.1
2002	347	23.7	14.6	44.7
2003	347	23.7	14.6	44.7
2004	345	23.7	14.6	48.8
2005	347	24.2	14.3	47.1
2006	339	30.2	11.2	51.3
2007	334	29.2	11.4	50.6
2008	329	23.6	13.9	53.8
2009	309	23.2	13.3	58.3
2010	288	25.4	11.3	59
2011	283	26.5	10.6	54.8
2012	294	28.1	10.4	63.3
2013	273	26.3	10.3	65.2
2014	303	26.8	11.3	65.7
2015	323	24.0	13.4	68.4
2016	409	31.0	13.1	63.3
2017	395	25.2	15.6	62.8
2018	392	26.3	14.9	60.2
2019	360	26.6	13.5	57.5
2020	363	26.7	13.5	57
2021	339	24.6	13.7	59
2022	329	25.3	13.0	62
2023	246	19.6	12.5	65.4
2024	220	19.7	11.1	70

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 Iola Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	367	24.0	15.2	0
1989	405	30.0	13.5	n/a
1990	417	25.8	16.1	0
1991	431	26.0	16.5	n/a
1992	280	20.8	13.4	48.6
1993	302	20.3	14.9	33.8
1994	320	20.3	15.8	31.9
1995	430	27.1	15.9	47.4
1996	430	27.1	15.9	47.4
1997	441	26.8	16.5	46
1998	440	26.8	16.4	46.4
1999	401	27.2	14.7	45.1
2000	390	33.8	11.5	50
2001	369	26.5	13.9	46.1
2002	347	23.7	14.6	44.7
2003	347	23.7	14.6	44.7
2004	345	23.7	14.6	48.8
2005	347	24.2	14.3	47.1
2006	339	30.2	11.2	51.3
2007	334	29.2	11.4	50.6
2008	329	23.6	13.9	53.8
2009	309	23.2	13.3	58.3
2010	288	25.4	11.3	59
2011	283	26.5	10.6	54.8
2012	294	28.1	10.4	63.3
2013	273	26.3	10.3	65.2
2014	303	26.8	11.3	65.7
2015	323	24.0	13.4	68.4
2016	409	31.0	13.1	63.3
2017	395	25.2	15.6	62.8
2018	392	26.3	14.9	60.2
2019	360	26.6	13.5	57.5
2020	363	26.7	13.5	57
2021	339	24.6	13.7	59
2022	329	25.3	13.0	62
2023	246	19.6	12.5	65.4
2024	220	19.7	11.1	70

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 Iola Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$300 (3.2%)	$9,124 (96.8%)	$9,424

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iola Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 243^rd of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 293^rd of 362 Middle schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iola Middle School)	38.2	29.1	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iola)	38.2	29.1	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.2	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iola Middle School)	11.8	6.9	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iola)	11.8	6.9	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
5th Grade Science (Iola Middle School)	51.9	34.5	17.5%
5th Grade Science (Iola)	51.9	34.5	17.5%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.7	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iola Middle School)	29.8	25	4.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iola)	29.8	25	4.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iola Middle School)	24	9.5	14.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iola)	24	9.5	14.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iola Middle School)	27.5	22.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iola)	27.5	22.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iola Middle School)	12.1	15.9	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iola)	12.1	15.9	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iola Middle School)	22.5	13.6	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iola)	22.5	13.6	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iola Middle School)	12.5	6.8	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iola)	12.5	6.8	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Iola Middle School)	35.4	22.7	12.6%
8th Grade Science (Iola)	35.4	22.7	12.6%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	360	246	31.7%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	17	17
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	305	211	30.8%
Two or More Races	28	13	53.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.5%	65.4%	7.9%

Schools Near Iola Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP 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	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Iola Middle School	Public	6-8	600 East Street	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 365-4785	220	20	11.1	70.0%	183 (83.2%)	4 (1.8%)	15 (6.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	23.8	299^th of 362 public middle schools	17.4%		25.1	293^rd of 362 public middle schools	19.1%	6	27.0	25.6	11.1	21.7	21.0	10.5	9.7	13.3	14.3	14.3	$9,424	$300	$9,124
Humboldt Middle School	Public	6-8	1105 Bridge Street	Humboldt	66748	Allen County	Humboldt	No	No	No	No	(620) 473-3348	135	10	13.6	50.4%	117 (86.7%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	26.8	283^rd of 362 public middle schools	21.8%		18.9	323^rd of 362 public middle schools	10.8%	40	23.5	29.3	14.0	22.2	27.4	14.6	9.3	17.8	9.5	9.5	$5,114	$00	$5,114
Royster Middle School	Public	6-8	400 W Main	Chanute	66720	Neosho County	Chanute Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 432-2520	393	24	16.5	58.0%	306 (77.9%)	6 (1.5%)	51 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.1%)	40	207^th of 362 public middle schools	42.8%		36	231^st of 362 public middle schools	36.2%	24	20.9	26.2	22.4	23.2	14.5	19.5	26.0	19.9	30.7	30.7	$10,116	$296	$9,820
Southern Coffey County Middle School	Public	6-8	1013 N Main	Le Roy	66857	Coffey County	LeRoy-Gridley	No	No	No	No	(620) 964-2217	51	4	14.1	88.2%	46 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	9.7	349^th of 362 public middle schools	3.6%					(n/a)	7.1	6.7	10.0	7.7	14.3	6.7	0.0	7.7	10.0	10.0	$5,784	$198	$5,586

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