Enrollment
290
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Center Point, IA
Center Point-Urbana Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Center Point-Urbana Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190666002041
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Point-Urbana Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Center Point · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Point-Urbana Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point-Urbana Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Center Point, IA.
School address
District: Center Point-Urbana Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190666002041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Point-Urbana Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Point-Urbana Middle School
Center Point-Urbana Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Center Point, Iowa, enrolling 290 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Iowa average.
With 290 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Center Point-Urbana Comm School District also operates Center Point-Urbana High School (440 students) and Center Point-Urbana Primary School (365 students) alongside Center Point-Urbana Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Center Point-Urbana Middle School compares
Center Point-Urbana Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,248
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Center Point-Urbana Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Point-Urbana Comm School District, which includes Center Point-Urbana Middle School.
$11,248
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 52.7%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Center Point-Urbana Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point-Urbana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Point-Urbana Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Point-Urbana Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Center Point-Urbana Middle School
How many students attend Center Point-Urbana Middle School?
Center Point-Urbana Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Center Point, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Point-Urbana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Point-Urbana Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Point-Urbana Middle School?
14.8% of students at Center Point-Urbana Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Point-Urbana Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Center Point-Urbana Middle School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Center Point, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Point-Urbana Middle School?
Center Point-Urbana Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Point-Urbana Middle School rank among public schools in Center Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point-Urbana Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Center Point, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Center Point on the city page.
Is Center Point-Urbana Middle School a good school?
Center Point-Urbana Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Center Point-Urbana Comm School District?
Besides Center Point-Urbana Middle School, Center Point-Urbana Comm School District also operates Center Point-Urbana High School (440 students), Center Point-Urbana Primary School (365 students), and Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School (275 students). See the Center Point-Urbana Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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