Alburnett Middle School

Alburnett Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the rural setting of Alburnett, Iowa. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 170 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, ensuring a relatively personalized learning environment. With ten full-time equivalent teachers, Alburnett Middle School aims to provide quality education in a small-town atmosphere.

According to the MySchoolScout Rating, Alburnett Middle School scores a 4.9 out of 10 overall and is ranked at #785 out of 1288 schools in Iowa, placing it around the 39th percentile statewide. Academically, students perform well with 80% proficiency or above in both ELA/Reading and Math, and an impressive 83% proficiency rate in Science. While Alburnett Middle School has room for academic growth according to state rankings, its scores indicate strong performance across core subjects.

The school is situated near a town in rural Linn County, offering students a close-knit community setting that fosters support and engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

With an enrollment of 170 students, Alburnett Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Alburnett Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.