Serving 300 students in grades 5-8, Roland-story Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roland-story Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Roland-story Middle School's student population of 300 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roland-story Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roland-story Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roland-story Middle School's ranking?
Roland-story Middle School is ranked #65 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Roland-story Middle School?
300 students attend Roland-story Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Roland-story Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roland-story Middle School?
Roland-story Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roland-story Middle School offer ?
Roland-story Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Roland-story Middle School part of?
Roland-story Middle School is part of Roland-Story Comm School District.
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