Serving 149 students in grades 5-8, Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School?
149 students attend Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School?
Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School offer ?
Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School part of?
Gladbrook-reinbeck Middle School is part of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District.
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