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#915 of 1,280 schools in IA
Carroll Middle School
Middle School · Carroll Comm School District · Carroll, IA
A Carroll Comm School District middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
3203 N. Grant Road, Carroll, IA 51401
- Math 72% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carroll Middle School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carroll Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,018/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carroll), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,458
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuemper Catholic Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carroll Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carroll Middle School is listed in Carroll Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carroll Middle School
Carroll Middle School is a public middle school in Carroll, IA, part of Carroll Comm School District, serving approximately 456 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #915 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carroll Middle School
What grades does Carroll Middle School serve?
Carroll Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Carroll Middle School?
Carroll Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carroll Middle School rank in IA?
Carroll Middle School ranks #915 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Carroll Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carroll Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carroll Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carroll Middle School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carroll Middle School a charter school?
No, Carroll Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carroll Middle School a Title I school?
No, Carroll Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carroll Middle School?
39.7% of students at Carroll Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (712) 792-8020
- Area population (ZIP 51401)
- 12,113
- Area average commute
- 12.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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