Excellent
#36 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 3% in state
North Iowa Middle School
Middle School · North Iowa Comm School District · Buffalo Center, IA
A North Iowa Comm School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 3rd Ave NW, Buffalo Center, IA 50424
- Math 80% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Iowa Middle School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Iowa 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,125
Median home value
$109,200
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50424; 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.
North Iowa Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Iowa Middle School is listed in North Iowa Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Iowa Middle School
North Iowa Middle School is a public middle school in Buffalo Center, IA, part of North Iowa Comm School District, serving approximately 100 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Iowa Middle School
What grades does North Iowa Middle School serve?
North Iowa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Iowa Middle School?
North Iowa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Iowa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Iowa Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Iowa Middle School rank in IA?
North Iowa Middle School ranks #36 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Iowa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Iowa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Iowa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Iowa Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Iowa Middle School a charter school?
No, North Iowa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Iowa Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Iowa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Iowa Middle School?
45.0% of students at North Iowa 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
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Winnebago County
- Phone
- (641) 562-2525
- Area population (ZIP 50424)
- 1,590
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
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 50424; 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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