Serving 166 students in grades 4-8, Exira/ehk Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
How many students attend Exira/ehk Middle School?
166 students attend Exira/ehk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Exira/ehk Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Exira/ehk Middle School?
Exira/ehk Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Exira/ehk Middle School offer ?
Exira/ehk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Exira/ehk Middle School part of?
Exira/ehk Middle School is part of Exira-Elk Horn - Kimballton Community School District.
