- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Center Point-Urbana Middle School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 190666002041 · Center Point, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.1:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Point-Urbana High School (440 students)
Center Point-Urbana Middle School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Center Point-Urbana Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Point-U
Center Point-Urbana High School
440 students
- Center Point-U
Center Point-Urbana Primary School
365 students
- This school
Center Point-Urbana Middle School
290 students
- Center Point-U
Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School
275 students
What this shows Center Point-Urbana Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Point-Urbana Middle School compares
Center Point-Urbana Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Center Point-Urbana Comm School District reports $11,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.