- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mediapolis, IA
Mediapolis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mediapolis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191893001119
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mediapolis Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mediapolis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mediapolis Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mediapolis Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mediapolis, IA.
School address
District: Mediapolis Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191893001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mediapolis Middle School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191893001119 · Mediapolis, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 27.8:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mediapolis Elementary School (432 students)
Mediapolis Middle School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mediapolis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mediapolis Ele
Mediapolis Elementary School
432 students
- Mediapolis Hig
Mediapolis High School
312 students
- This school
Mediapolis Middle School
222 students
What this shows Mediapolis Middle School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mediapolis Middle School compares
Mediapolis Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.8:1 | ▲ 88% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,170
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Mediapolis Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mediapolis Comm School District reports $11,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mediapolis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mediapolis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mediapolis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mediapolis Middle School
How many students attend Mediapolis Middle School?
Mediapolis Middle School has 222 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mediapolis, IA. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mediapolis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mediapolis Middle School is 27.8:1, which is 88% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mediapolis Middle School?
26.0% of students at Mediapolis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mediapolis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mediapolis Middle School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Mediapolis, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mediapolis Middle School?
Mediapolis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mediapolis Middle School rank among public schools in Mediapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mediapolis Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mediapolis, 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 Mediapolis Comm School District?
Besides Mediapolis Middle School, Mediapolis Comm School District also operates Mediapolis Elementary School (432 students) and Mediapolis High School (312 students). See the Mediapolis Comm School District district page for the complete list.