A+
Excellent
94/100

Alta-Aurelia Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 300 Ash St, Aurelia, IA 51005
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 67th percentile in Iowa
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.57 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 98th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Iowa for growth

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
240
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%67/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%98/100Students gain 1.57 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 98th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency73% (+4 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%77%reading -7 pts, math +1 pts41st percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading -1 pts, math -3 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income57%67%reading +5 pts, math +12 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 300 Ash St
City Aurelia
ZIP Code 51005
District 1903480
NCES School ID 190348002252
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 51005

Understanding the community around Alta-Aurelia Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,750
Per Capita Income $34,656
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 93.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $150,300
Median Rent $705
Owner-Occupied 77.8%
Renter-Occupied 22.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Alta-Aurelia Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.1%
Hispanic/Latino 18.3%
Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 240
Teachers (FTE) 18.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Alta-Aurelia Middle School?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Alta-Aurelia Middle School?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School has 240 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Alta-Aurelia Middle School serve?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Alta-Aurelia Middle School receive per student?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School receives $15,444 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Alta-Aurelia Middle School in 51005 ▼
Avg Home Value
$181,290
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
22.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026