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#672 of 1,280 schools in IA
Schleswig Middle School
Middle School · Schleswig Comm School District · Schleswig, IA
A Schleswig Comm School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 250 714 Date Street, Schleswig, IA 51461
- Math 66% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schleswig Middle School score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 36 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schleswig 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low92/100K
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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
$71,573
Median home value
$159,100
Median rent
$480/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51461; 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.
Schleswig Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schleswig Middle School is listed in Schleswig Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schleswig Middle School
Schleswig Middle School is a public middle school in Schleswig, IA, part of Schleswig Comm School District, serving approximately 52 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schleswig Middle School
What grades does Schleswig Middle School serve?
Schleswig Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Schleswig Middle School?
Schleswig Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schleswig Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schleswig Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schleswig Middle School rank in IA?
Schleswig Middle School ranks #672 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Schleswig Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schleswig Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Schleswig Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schleswig Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Schleswig Middle School a charter school?
No, Schleswig Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schleswig Middle School a Title I school?
No, Schleswig Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schleswig Middle School?
40.4% of students at Schleswig 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
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (712) 676-3313
- Area population (ZIP 51461)
- 1,150
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 51461; 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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