Serving 217 students in grades 5-8, Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School's student population of 217 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
5%
14%
White
90%
70%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School's ranking?
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School is ranked #624 out of 1,223 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School?
217 students attend Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School?
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School offer ?
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School part of?
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School is part of Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District.
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