- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy Mills, IA
North-Linn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North-Linn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192082001242
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North-Linn Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Troy Mills · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North-Linn Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North-Linn Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Troy Mills, IA.
School address
District: North Linn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192082001242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North-Linn Middle School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 192082001242 · Troy Mills, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 13.9:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Linn Elementary (281 students)
North-Linn Middle School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North-Linn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Linn Ele
North Linn Elementary
281 students
- North-Linn Sen
North-Linn Senior High School
158 students
- This school 111
North-Linn Middle School
111 students
What this shows North-Linn Middle School reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How North-Linn Middle School compares
North-Linn Middle School is a growing 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,950
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, North-Linn Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Linn Comm School District reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North-Linn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Linn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North-Linn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North-Linn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about North-Linn Middle School
How many students attend North-Linn Middle School?
North-Linn Middle School has 111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy Mills, IA. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North-Linn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North-Linn Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 North-Linn Middle School?
14.7% of students at North-Linn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North-Linn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North-Linn Middle School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Troy Mills, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North-Linn Middle School?
North-Linn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 North-Linn Middle School rank among public schools in Troy Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, North-Linn Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Troy Mills, 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 North Linn Comm School District?
Besides North-Linn Middle School, North Linn Comm School District also operates North Linn Elementary (281 students) and North-Linn Senior High School (158 students). See the North Linn Comm School District district page for the complete list.