Excellent
#75 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 6% in state
Center Point-urbana Middle School
Middle School · Center Point-urbana Comm School District · Center Point, IA
A Center Point-urbana Comm School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO BOX 296, Center Point, IA 52213
- Math 85% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Point-urbana Middle School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Point-urbana 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low65/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,896
Median home value
$254,400
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Center Point-urbana Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Point-urbana Middle School is listed in Center Point-Urbana Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Point-urbana Middle School
Center Point-urbana Middle School is a public middle school in Center Point, IA, part of Center Point-urbana Comm School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Point-urbana Middle School
What grades does Center Point-urbana Middle School serve?
Center Point-urbana Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Center Point-urbana Middle School?
Center Point-urbana Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Point-urbana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Point-urbana Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Point-urbana Middle School rank in IA?
Center Point-urbana Middle School ranks #75 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Center Point-urbana Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Point-urbana Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Center Point-urbana Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Point-urbana Middle School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center Point-urbana Middle School a charter school?
No, Center Point-urbana Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Point-urbana Middle School a Title I school?
No, Center Point-urbana Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Point-urbana Middle School?
18.3% of students at Center Point-urbana 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (319) 849-1102
- Area population (ZIP 52213)
- 3,977
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 52213; 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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