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Lewis Central Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 721 students

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Posted December 31, 2012

This school is a very good school for learning but i agree that there is alot of reports of bullying. This is an issue that needs to be solved but in my opinion i think another problem is the number of students using drugs. There are alot of kids doing drugs in this department. But bullying is really important too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2011

I went to this school and the whole district. I am baffled at the reports of bullying and favoritism. Almost all of the teachers I encountered were more than eager to lend an ear when I had complaints or needed help. Unless a student went out of their way to not interact with the faculty the faculty was always there.


Posted February 19, 2010

I think lewis central is a wonderful school and yes parents are right about favoritism but also sometimes the parents need to be blamed for that. Also about the bullie thing...there are bullies but most of them are older sometimes. It's hard for the principles to keep track of everthing sometimes and there are many kids in iss and things like that our school has gotten stricter. Im sorry for your kids if theyve been bullied but ive gone to lcms for 13 years and i believe we are a good school. Thanks for reading have a nice day!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 19, 2008

If the faculty treated the children equally and with fairness to one another this would be a great school. There is too much favoritism with certain children and this can hurt a childs confidence to a great level. I expected more from the teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2006

Lewis Central Middle School overall isnt a very good school for my children. They were bullied frequently and teachers did nothing about it. I complained to the principals time and time again and never received a message back from them. Finally, two weeks later, I did.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
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.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
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.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2012.

221 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
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 Students54%
Female52%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities10%
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 Students68%
Female60%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female53%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities7%
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 Students66%
Female66%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities19%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 85%
Hispanic 7% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3820 Harry Langdon Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: (712) 366-8251

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