Meservey-thornton Middle School serves 130 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Meservey-Thornton Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meservey-thornton Middle School?
130 students attend Meservey-thornton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Meservey-thornton Middle School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meservey-thornton Middle School?
Meservey-thornton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meservey-thornton Middle School offer ?
Meservey-thornton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Meservey-thornton Middle School part of?
Meservey-thornton Middle School is part of Meservey-Thornton Community School District.
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