Serving 276 students in grades 6-8, Iowa Connections Academy 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 is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School's student population of 276 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
5 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iowa Connections Academy Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)57%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Connections Academy Middle School's ranking?
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School is ranked #892 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Iowa Connections Academy Middle School?
276 students attend Iowa Connections Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Iowa Connections Academy Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Iowa Connections Academy Middle School offer ?
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Iowa Connections Academy Middle School part of?
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School is part of CAM Comm School District.
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