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Hoyt Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 580 students

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2 reviews of this school


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Posted March 30, 2006

this school hasnt been totally fair with the bullying and all that. They dont give much home work i should know because i go there and i have over all enjoyed my stay at hoyt. The excitement and fun kept me. My parents arent really involved in things because there isnt much for them to participate in. Music and sports are some what popular but i wouldnt recomend this as a goal oriented place to send your children!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 8, 2005

I thought that it was an awsome school to be at. The teachers there helped in anyway that they could. I had problems like any student did, but they helped me get through them. Thank Hoyt!
—Submitted by Branden Scopa, a former student


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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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%
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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
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%
Female60%
Male38%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners22%

Reading

All Students40%
Female48%
Male29%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners11%
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 Students62%
Female64%
Male56%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracial75%
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners44%

Reading

All Students44%
Female41%
Male44%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracial58%
Native Americann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners6%
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 Students47%
Female43%
Male44%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learners6%

Reading

All Students45%
Female37%
Male43%
African American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners0%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 85%
Hispanic 27% 7%
Black 10% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2700 East 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: (515) 242-8446

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