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#283 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 22% in state

Center Point-urbana Primary School

Elementary School · Center Point-urbana Comm School District · Center Point, IA

A Center Point-urbana Comm School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 296, Center Point, IA 52213

  • Math 78% proficient (2010)
  • Reading 81% proficient (2010)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2010
TrendImproving
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2010 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2010 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2010 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2010 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$11,815

Students at Center Point-urbana Primary School score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2010 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2010 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2010 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2010 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2010 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 80% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).

Show all 2 years by subject
2009
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)

Based on 4 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Center Point-urbana Primary 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 in Center Point-Urbana Comm School District

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
#2 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 Primary School is listed in Center Point-Urbana Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Center Point-urbana Primary School

Center Point-urbana Primary School is a public elementary school in Center Point, IA, part of Center Point-urbana Comm School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center Point-urbana Primary School

What grades does Center Point-urbana Primary School serve?

Center Point-urbana Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Center Point-urbana Primary School?

Center Point-urbana Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Point-urbana Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Center Point-urbana Primary School is 14.6:1. 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 Primary School rank in IA?

Center Point-urbana Primary School ranks #283 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Center Point-urbana Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Center Point-urbana Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Point-urbana Primary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).

Is Center Point-urbana Primary School a charter school?

No, Center Point-urbana Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Center Point-urbana Primary School a Title I school?

No, Center Point-urbana Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Point-urbana Primary School?

22.2% of students at Center Point-urbana Primary 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
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Linn County
Area population (ZIP 52213)
3,977
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
43
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24

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