Below Average
#1096 of 1,280 schools in IA
Fort Madison Middle School
Middle School · Fort Madison Comm School District · Fort Madison, IA
A Fort Madison Comm School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 48th Street, Fort Madison, IA 52627
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Madison Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Madison 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 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,007/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Madison), 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
$54,864
Median home value
$111,700
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fort Madison Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Madison Middle School is listed in Fort Madison Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Madison Middle School
Fort Madison Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Madison, IA, part of Fort Madison Comm School District, serving approximately 686 students in grades 4th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Madison Middle School
What grades does Fort Madison Middle School serve?
Fort Madison Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Madison Middle School?
Fort Madison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Madison Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Madison Middle School rank in IA?
Fort Madison Middle School ranks #1,096 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Fort Madison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Madison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Fort Madison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Madison Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Madison Middle School a charter school?
No, Fort Madison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Madison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fort Madison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Madison Middle School?
59.3% of students at Fort Madison 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (319) 372-4687
- Area population (ZIP 52627)
- 12,585
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 52627; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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