Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School serves 232 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)76%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)77%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nora Springs-Rock Falls Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School?
232 students attend Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School?
Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School offer ?
Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School part of?
Nora Springs-rock Falls Middle School is part of Nora Springs-Rock Falls Community School District.
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