Needs Improvement
#1164 of 1,280 schools in IA
Robert Blue School
Middle School · Eagle Grove Comm School District · Eagle Grove, IA
An Eagle Grove Comm School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1015 NW 2nd St, Eagle Grove, IA 50533
- Math 49% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Robert Blue School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
60.3%
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 Robert Blue 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low125/100K
Powered by
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
$61,635
Median home value
$103,600
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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.
Eagle Grove Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert Blue School is listed in Eagle Grove Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Blue School
Robert Blue School is a public middle school in Eagle Grove, IA, part of Eagle Grove Comm School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,164 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Blue School
What grades does Robert Blue School serve?
Robert Blue School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert Blue School?
Robert Blue School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Blue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Blue School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Blue School rank in IA?
Robert Blue School ranks #1,164 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Robert Blue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Blue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Robert Blue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Blue School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert Blue School a charter school?
No, Robert Blue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Blue School a Title I school?
No, Robert Blue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Blue School?
60.3% of students at Robert Blue 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
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (515) 448-4767
- Area population (ZIP 50533)
- 3,994
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 50533; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.