C+
Average
61/100

Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 1430 1st Ave. S., Estherville, IA 51334
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Iowa
Growth
B
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 65th percentile
Resources
A
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

61
Repit Score
out of 100
314
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%65/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 78th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% 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 −15 points worse 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 proficiency68% (−1 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency64% (−5 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%67%reading -2 pts, math -9 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic57%47%reading +7 pts, math -6 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income57%52%reading +5 pts, math -3 pts37th 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 1430 1st Ave. S.
City Estherville
ZIP Code 51334
District 1911070
NCES School ID 191107000686
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 51334

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,181
Per Capita Income $34,850
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%
High School or Higher 84.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $102,400
Median Rent $736
Owner-Occupied 75.3%
Renter-Occupied 24.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.9%
Hispanic/Latino 30.3%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 314
Teachers (FTE) 29.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School has a Repit School Score of 61 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 Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School has 314 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School serve?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School receive per student?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School receives $14,412 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School in 51334 ▼
Avg Home Value
$147,014
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
+14.3%
% Renters
24.7%

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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