Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Cam Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Cam Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#918 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cam Middle School's ranking?
Cam Middle School is ranked #918 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cam Middle School?
105 students attend Cam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cam Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cam Middle School?
Cam Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cam Middle School offer ?
Cam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cam Middle School part of?
Cam Middle School is part of CAM Comm School District.
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