Enrollment
222
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mediapolis Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mediapolis Middle School
Mediapolis Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mediapolis, Iowa, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Iowa schools and 88% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #309, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mediapolis Comm School District also operates Mediapolis Elementary School (432 students) and Mediapolis High School (312 students) alongside Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis Middle School compares
Mediapolis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,901
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mediapolis Comm School District, which includes Mediapolis Middle School.
$10,901
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 46.3%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mediapolis on the city page.
Is Mediapolis Middle School a good school?
Mediapolis Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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