Excellent
#245 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 19% in state
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
Middle School · Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District · Vinton, IA
A Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
212 W. 15th St., Vinton, IA 52349
- Math 85% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vinton-shellsburg Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vinton-shellsburg 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average423/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vinton), 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
$71,537
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52349; 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.
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is listed in Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is a public middle school in Vinton, IA, part of Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District, serving approximately 337 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
What grades does Vinton-shellsburg Middle School serve?
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vinton-shellsburg Middle School?
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinton-shellsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinton-shellsburg Middle 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 Vinton-shellsburg Middle School rank in IA?
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School ranks #245 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Vinton-shellsburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Vinton-shellsburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vinton-shellsburg Middle School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vinton-shellsburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vinton-shellsburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vinton-shellsburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vinton-shellsburg Middle School?
49.0% of students at Vinton-shellsburg 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
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (319) 436-4728
- Area population (ZIP 52349)
- 7,745
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 52349; 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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