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#453 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 35% in state

Hinton Intermediate School

Middle School · Hinton Comm School District · Hinton, IA

A Hinton Comm School District middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.

PO BOX 128 315 W Grand, Hinton, IA 51024

  • Math 83% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • Reading 85% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.7% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85.2% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)86% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$11,633
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Hinton Intermediate School score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency85%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 84% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hinton Intermediate 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low132/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,892

Median home value

$317,100

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Hinton Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hinton Intermediate School is listed in Hinton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hinton Intermediate School

Hinton Intermediate School is a public middle school in Hinton, IA, part of Hinton Comm School District, serving approximately 179 students in grades 4th-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hinton Intermediate School

What grades does Hinton Intermediate School serve?

Hinton Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Hinton Intermediate School?

Hinton Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinton Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hinton Intermediate School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hinton Intermediate School rank in IA?

Hinton Intermediate School ranks #453 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Hinton Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hinton Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hinton Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hinton Intermediate School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hinton Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Hinton Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hinton Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Hinton Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hinton Intermediate School?

16.2% of students at Hinton Intermediate 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 – 6th
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 51024)
2,048
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
50.4
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 51024; 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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