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Fort Madison Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 482 students

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2 stars

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Posted November 5, 2012

students get bullied and staff refuse to do anything about it. My Relative attends and has recently been bullied emotionally and physically, When her parents contacted the school, they refused to even attempt to stop the bullying.


Posted April 21, 2009

The teachers and students at this school have really impressed me this year. My best friend lsot her son and another parent lost his son who were students of FMMS last year. The students and faculty really pulled together and gave them so much support. They have had several community efforts to raise money for the families and even dedicated a plaque to the two boys and had a beatuiful ceremony. This school system has had a lot of negative press, and I think it's time some of the people of this area knew about the good things they've done!


Posted February 11, 2008

The teachers and administrator here at FMMS are all about making sure the students get an education and are safe doing it. There have been a lot of changes in the last couple of years that have really shown an improvement for the middle school. Teachers communicate with the parents frequently. They are using more technology in the classroom. I'm very proud of the steps they have taken these last two years and the improvements they have made.
—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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%
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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

145 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
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.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
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 Students67%
Female62%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities68%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female70%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities68%
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 Students73%
Female68%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female67%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities67%
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 Students76%
Female73%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female65%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities73%
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

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 87% 85%
Black 6% 6%
Hispanic 6% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%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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615 18th St
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone: (319) 372-4687

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