Serving 246 students in grades 6-8, Red Oak 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 62% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Red Oak Middle School?
246 students attend Red Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Red Oak Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Oak Middle School?
Red Oak Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Oak Middle School offer ?
Red Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Red Oak Middle School part of?
Red Oak Middle School is part of Red Oak Community School District.
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