Excellent
#228 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 18% in state
Creston Middle School
Middle School · Creston Comm School District · Creston, IA
A Creston Comm School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
805 Academic Ave, Creston, IA 50801
- Math 73% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creston Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 73% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Creston 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,307/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Creston), 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
$55,453
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$676/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50801; 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.
Creston Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Creston Middle School is listed in Creston Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creston Middle School
Creston Middle School is a public middle school in Creston, IA, part of Creston Comm School District, serving approximately 283 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creston Middle School
What grades does Creston Middle School serve?
Creston Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Creston Middle School?
Creston Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creston Middle School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creston Middle School rank in IA?
Creston Middle School ranks #228 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Creston Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Creston Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creston Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Creston Middle School a charter school?
No, Creston Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Creston Middle School a Title I school?
No, Creston Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creston Middle School?
59.0% of students at Creston 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (641) 782-2129
- Area population (ZIP 50801)
- 9,027
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 50801; 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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