Excellent
#173 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 13% in state
Pella Middle School
Middle School · Pella Comm School District · Pella, IA
A Pella Comm School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
613 E 13th, Pella, IA 50219
- Math 90% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pella Middle School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pella 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,060/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pella), 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
$83,601
Median home value
$272,600
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pella Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pella Middle School is listed in Pella Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pella Middle School
Pella Middle School is a public middle school in Pella, IA, part of Pella Comm School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pella Middle School
What grades does Pella Middle School serve?
Pella Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Pella Middle School?
Pella Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pella Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pella Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pella Middle School rank in IA?
Pella Middle School ranks #173 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Pella Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pella Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Pella Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pella Middle School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pella Middle School a charter school?
No, Pella Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pella Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pella Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pella Middle School?
17.6% of students at Pella 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (641) 628-4784
- Area population (ZIP 50219)
- 14,267
- Area average commute
- 14.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 50219; 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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