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

| Factor | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8) | 40% | 13/100 | 1.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA) |
| 📈 Growth (how fast students learn) | 45% | 28/100 | Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 33rd percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%) |
| 🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type) | 15% | 87/100 | Inputs from NCES school and district data |
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
| 📖 Reading proficiency | 61% (−8 pts vs. state avg 69%) Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19 |
| ➗ Math proficiency | 61% (−8 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.
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.
| Students | Reading | Math | vs. same group statewide | Rank in state for this group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62% | 62% | reading -12 pts, math -14 pts | 16th percentile (list) |
| Black | 30% | 50% | reading -6 pts, math +14 pts | 57th percentile (list) |
| Hispanic | 55% | 55% | reading +4 pts, math +2 pts | 48th percentile (list) |
| Multiracial | 65% | 65% | reading +5 pts, math +6 pts | 60th percentile (list) |
| Low-income | 52% | 52% | reading +0 pts, math -3 pts | 30th 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.
| Address | 502 48th Street |
| City | Fort Madison |
| ZIP Code | 52627 |
| District | 1911850 |
| NCES School ID | 191185000734 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Understanding the community around Fort Madison Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
| Median Household Income | $56,533 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,099 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 19.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.9% |
| High School or Higher | 94.3% |
| Median Home Value | $107,900 |
| Median Rent | $812 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.3% |
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Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fort Madison Middle School.
| Total Enrollment | 686 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 48.7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 |
Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:
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