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A-h-s-t Middle School (Closed 2006)

304 Western Ave Po Box 309
Shelby, IA 51570
A-h-s-t Middle School serves 157 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend A-h-s-t Middle School?
157 students attend A-h-s-t Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of A-h-s-t Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A-h-s-t Middle School?
A-h-s-t Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does A-h-s-t Middle School offer ?
A-h-s-t Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is A-h-s-t Middle School part of?
A-h-s-t Middle School is part of AHSTW Community School District.

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