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#558 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 44% in state
North Central Junior High School
Middle School · Iowa City Comm School District · North Liberty, IA
An Iowa City Comm School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
180 E. Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty, IA 52317
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Central Junior High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Central Junior High 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average467/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Liberty), 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
$108,156
Median home value
$314,700
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| Clear Creek Amana Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | Not available | 172 | Compare → |
| Southeast Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | Not available | 853 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Iowa City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #10 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Central Junior High School is listed in Iowa City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central Junior High School
North Central Junior High School is a public middle school in North Liberty, IA, part of Iowa City Comm School District, serving approximately 643 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central Junior High School
What grades does North Central Junior High School serve?
North Central Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend North Central Junior High School?
North Central Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Junior High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central Junior High School rank in IA?
North Central Junior High School ranks #558 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Central Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 North Central Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central Junior High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Central Junior High School a charter school?
No, North Central Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Central Junior High School a Title I school?
No, North Central Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central Junior High School?
26.0% of students at North Central Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (319) 688-1210
- Area population (ZIP 52317)
- 22,392
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 52317; 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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