Northwest Middle School vs. Southeast Middle School
Should you attend Northwest Middle School or Southeast Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Southeast Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,113 students in grades 6-8, Northwest 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 is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,269 students in grades 6-8, Southeast 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 is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,113 students
1,269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
83 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#905 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
363
442
Grade 7 Students
385
398
Grade 8 Students
365
429
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
31%
22%
% White
42%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%