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Callanan Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 607 students
 

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  • As a parent of an eight grader, I am very disappointed with my daughter's...

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Posted February 3, 2010
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As a parent of an eight grader, I am very disappointed with my daughter's education in 8th grade. As a 7th grader she received inspiring and dedicated instruction from a knowledgable, competent group of teachers. My daughter came home from school interested and excited in what she was learning. As an eight grader, I am concerned that her science teacher is not literate and conducts himself inappropriately. Her other teachers are not much better. The 7th grade teachers were much more involved in my daughter's learning, sending home progress reports, communicating with me as a parent, and encouraging my involvement in my daughter's education. I have severe reservations about sending my younger son here after seeing what happens in eight grade.
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Posted September 18, 2009
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Callanan is an excellent school with a dedicated, knowledgable, and inspiring staff.
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Posted April 20, 2008
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i love this school! i am a 6th grader here, and i just love it! the teachers are great, the people are awesome, and the courses are challenging in a good way. Go Cougars!
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Posted April 11, 2006
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My family just moved to Des Moines last June and we a bit apprehensive about the schools because we came from the Iowa City, IA school district which is very strong. We have been much impressed by Callanan! The teachers are excellent and have high expectations for academic performance but also provide hep whenever students need it! Our daughter has always struggled with Math and this year she has absolutely blossomed in this area because of the excellent teachers at Callanan! There are some issues with students fighting and such, but no more so than any of the other schools in the area and the teachers and staff are very quick to squelch these types of behaviors and stress the three core principles of the school--respect, responsibility, and pride!
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Posted May 13, 2004
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Callanan is a wonderfully diverse school that places a high emphasis on academics. Our experience here is one that replicates 'real world' to the students - one that rewards hard work and deals with difficulties with the resources available. I strongly encourage prospective parents to visit the school.
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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.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
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.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
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 Students52%
Female40%
Male58%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Multiracial61%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learners18%

Reading

All Students46%
Female41%
Male45%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracial53%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners9%
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 Students58%
Female55%
Male58%
African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracial46%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners24%

Reading

All Students49%
Female47%
Male47%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracial38%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learners13%
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 Students63%
Female58%
Male55%
African American27%
Asian91%
Hispanic41%
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners4%

Reading

All Students63%
Female60%
Male55%
African American29%
Asian55%
Hispanic41%
Multiracial69%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners7%
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 37% 81%
Black 34% 5%
Hispanic 16% 9%
Two or more races 8% 2%
Asian 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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