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Gerald W Kirn Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 942 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted May 12, 2009

I don't care for this grading system. My child is failing classes she excelled at before.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2009

It is a great school. My son goes there. Its got a friendly staff and more.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2008

Teachers do not show respect for most students. During math I would go up to the teacher to talk about my grades he would continuously interrupt me...which he wouldn't allow me to voice my opinion. But when I switched classes this teacher seemed to be happier when I left. So I think this was more on the personal side. Really the teachers expect too much out of students. I've heard there has been some racial problems also in school. Which makes me uncomfortable having to go here.


Posted November 10, 2007

There is a definite lack of communication. For example, my child's teacher did not return corrected math papers for her to correct even after I requested this. I requested this also through her counselor, later the principal. His response was sometime in the future I could review her grades on line. He was absolutely no help in my quest to have my daughter learn from the mistakes made on her math papers. I've had two children in Kirn. I hope the administration changes before my next child attends Kirn. Many upsetting incidents concerning a lack of discipline. Very disappointing. Children are numbers to be passed through in two years no matter the students needs or problems.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

249 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

255 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

256 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2012.

255 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female65%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracial64%
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female62%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracial60%
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students69%
Female69%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female60%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

Math

All Students59%
Female58%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learners46%

Reading

All Students61%
Female62%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners8%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


Beginning in 2011-2012 Iowa used the Iowa Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The Iowa Assessments are standards-based tests, which measure specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Iowa. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Iowa Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Iowa's state standards

Source: Iowa Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 85%
Hispanic 10% 7%
Black 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: (712) 328-6454

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