Serving 219 students in grades 5-8, Grundy Center Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grundy Center Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grundy Center Middle School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grundy Center Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grundy Center Middle School is 0.13, 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
#26 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
93%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grundy Center Middle School's ranking?
Grundy Center Middle School is ranked #26 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Grundy Center Middle School?
219 students attend Grundy Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Grundy Center Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grundy Center Middle School?
Grundy Center Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grundy Center Middle School offer ?
Grundy Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grundy Center Middle School part of?
Grundy Center Middle School is part of Grundy Center Comm School District.
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