publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Van Meter Middle School

520 1St Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261, United States

+1 (515) 996-2221

http://www.vmbulldogs.com

8.8

Overall Rating

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Van Meter Middle School Overview

About This School

Van Meter Middle School is a public middle in Van Meter, Iowa, serving 252 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 92% proficiency in ELA and 84% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 33:1 with 7 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $69,666. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The demographic makeup is 94% White, 3% Hispanic, and 2% Two or More Races.

252

Total Students

Grade 6-8

33:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

7 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts92%

Mathematics84%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Dallas County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Van Meter Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

92%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 92%State Avg: 70%

84%

Mathematics

City Avg: 85%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

33:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 21:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

Students per Counselor

Van Meter Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,666

City Avg: $69,666

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio33:1

Students per Counselor:1

Van Meter Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.37%

Male

45.63%

Female

Total Enrollment: 252 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White94.05%

Hispanic2.78%

Asian0.4%

Black0.4%

Two or More Races2.38%

Native American0%

Van Meter Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Van Meter Middle School

Q: What is Van Meter Middle School?

A: Van Meter Middle School is a middle public located in Van Meter.

Q: How many students attend Van Meter Middle School?

A: Van Meter Middle School has approximately 252 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Middle School is 33:1.

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Detailed Information about Van Meter Middle School

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Van Meter Middle School - Van Meter, IA

Quick Facts about Van Meter Middle School
School Name	Van Meter Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	520 1St Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261, Van Meter, IA
County	Dallas County
Phone	+1 (515) 996-2221
Total Students	252
Student-Teacher Ratio	33:1
Full-Time Teachers	7
Rating	8.8/10
ELA Proficiency	92%
Math Proficiency	84%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Meter Middle School

What is Van Meter Middle School?

Van Meter Middle School is a middle public located in Van Meter.

How many students attend Van Meter Middle School?

Van Meter Middle School has approximately 252 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Van Meter Middle School is 33:1.

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