Excellent
#103 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 8% in state
Denison Middle School
Middle School · Denison Comm School District · Denison, IA
A Denison Comm School District middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 North 16th Street, Denison, IA 51442
- Math 77% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Denison Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025, across a 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 70% (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
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Denison 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 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denison), 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
$64,399
Median home value
$146,200
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51442; 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.
Denison Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denison Middle School is listed in Denison Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denison Middle School
Denison Middle School is a public middle school in Denison, IA, part of Denison Comm School District, serving approximately 490 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denison Middle School
What grades does Denison Middle School serve?
Denison Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Denison Middle School?
Denison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denison Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denison Middle School rank in IA?
Denison Middle School ranks #103 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Denison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Denison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denison Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Denison Middle School a charter school?
No, Denison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Denison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denison Middle School?
65.3% of students at Denison 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (712) 263-9393
- Area population (ZIP 51442)
- 9,586
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 51442; 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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