How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Newell-Fonda Middle School | South Central Calhoun Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newell, IA | Rockwell City, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 124 | 329 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.3% | 35.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Newell-Fonda Middle School | South Central Calhoun Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,061 | $12,957 |
| District | Newell-Fonda Community School District | South Central Calhoun Comm School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Newell-Fonda Middle School | South Central Calhoun Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.0% | 94.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Newell-Fonda Middle School | South Central Calhoun Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 144:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 16.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.