Below Average
#1114 of 1,280 schools in IA
Glenwood Middle School
Middle School · Glenwood Comm School District · Glenwood, IA
A Glenwood Comm School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Sivers Road, Glenwood, IA 51534
- Math 56% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glenwood Middle School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glenwood 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glenwood), 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
$89,023
Median home value
$241,500
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51534; 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.
Glenwood Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenwood Middle School is listed in Glenwood Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenwood Middle School
Glenwood Middle School is a public middle school in Glenwood, IA, part of Glenwood Comm School District, serving approximately 467 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenwood Middle School
What grades does Glenwood Middle School serve?
Glenwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Glenwood Middle School?
Glenwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenwood Middle School rank in IA?
Glenwood Middle School ranks #1,114 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Glenwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Glenwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenwood Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glenwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Glenwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Glenwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenwood Middle School?
40.9% of students at Glenwood 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
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mills County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (712) 527-4887
- Area population (ZIP 51534)
- 9,238
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 51534; 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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