C+
Average
64/100

Central Lee Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2642 Highway 218, Donnellson, IA 52625
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 56th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 46th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

64
Repit Score
out of 100
280
Students
enrolled
20.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%56/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%46/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.84 in 2009–19; 61st percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% 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 +1 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 proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+3 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
White72%72%reading -2 pts, math -4 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income67%62%reading +15 pts, math +7 pts68th 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 2642 Highway 218
City Donnellson
ZIP Code 52625
District 1906930
NCES School ID 190693000303
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52625

Understanding the community around Central Lee Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,352
Per Capita Income $34,636
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 97.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,100
Median Rent $730
Owner-Occupied 84.4%
Renter-Occupied 15.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Lee Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Black 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 280
Teachers (FTE) 13.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Lee Middle School?
Central Lee Middle School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Central Lee Middle School?
Central Lee Middle School has 280 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1.
What grades does Central Lee Middle School serve?
Central Lee Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Lee Middle School receive per student?
Central Lee Middle School receives $14,994 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Lee Middle School in 52625 ▼
Avg Home Value
$226,813
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+9.9%
% Renters
15.6%

Other Schools in 52625

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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