Excellent
#91 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 7% in state
New Hampton Middle School
Middle School · New Hampton Comm School District · New Hampton, IA
A New Hampton Comm School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
710 W Main, New Hampton, IA 50659
- Math 83% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Hampton Middle School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (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 38 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Hampton 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Low177/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Hampton), 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
$76,620
Median home value
$187,800
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50659; 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.
New Hampton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Hampton Middle School is listed in New Hampton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hampton Middle School
New Hampton Middle School is a public middle school in New Hampton, IA, part of New Hampton Comm School District, serving approximately 280 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hampton Middle School
What grades does New Hampton Middle School serve?
New Hampton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend New Hampton Middle School?
New Hampton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hampton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hampton Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hampton Middle School rank in IA?
New Hampton Middle School ranks #91 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is New Hampton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hampton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 New Hampton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hampton Middle School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Hampton Middle School a charter school?
No, New Hampton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hampton Middle School a Title I school?
No, New Hampton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hampton Middle School?
40.7% of students at New Hampton 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chickasaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (641) 394-2134
- Area population (ZIP 50659)
- 5,942
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 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 50659; 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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