Decorah Middle School

Decorah Middle School serves 436 students in grades 5 through 8 with an impressive academic record that places it among Iowa's top-performing middle schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 and 35 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides strong individual attention to its students. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its outstanding test performance, with 87% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 80% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

These results have earned Decorah Middle School a ranking of 17th out of 1,288 schools statewide, placing it in the 99th percentile of Iowa schools. The school maintains an exceptional MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10, with an academic score of 9.2. Located at 405 Winnebago Street, the school serves a community where 39% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income is $64,302.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 11.2%, with median home values around $237,800. Decorah Middle School operates in the charming remote town of Decorah, nestled in Winneshiek County, where students benefit from both small-town community values and exceptional educational opportunities in a supportive learning environment.