Excellent
#223 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 17% in state
Waukon Middle School
Middle School · Allamakee Comm School District · Waukon, IA
An Allamakee Comm School District middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1059 3rd Ave NW, Waukon, IA 52172
- Math 92% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waukon Middle School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
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 90% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waukon 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waukon), 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
$65,801
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$730/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52172; 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.
Allamakee Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waukon Middle School is listed in Allamakee Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waukon Middle School
Waukon Middle School is a public middle school in Waukon, IA, part of Allamakee Comm School District, serving approximately 270 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waukon Middle School
What grades does Waukon Middle School serve?
Waukon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Waukon Middle School?
Waukon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukon Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waukon Middle School rank in IA?
Waukon Middle School ranks #223 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Waukon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waukon 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 Waukon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waukon Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waukon Middle School a charter school?
No, Waukon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waukon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Waukon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waukon Middle School?
40.7% of students at Waukon 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Allamakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (563) 568-6321
- Area population (ZIP 52172)
- 5,986
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 52172; 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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