D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Fort Madison Middle School

📚 04 – 08 🏫 School
📍 502 48th Street, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th 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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
686
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students 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%87/100Inputs 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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (−8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (−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.

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
White62%62%reading -12 pts, math -14 pts16th percentile (list)
Black30%50%reading -6 pts, math +14 pts57th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +4 pts, math +2 pts48th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%65%reading +5 pts, math +6 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income52%52%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts30th 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 502 48th Street
City Fort Madison
ZIP Code 52627
District 1911850
NCES School ID 191185000734
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52627

Understanding the community around Fort Madison Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,533
Per Capita Income $31,099
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $107,900
Median Rent $812
Owner-Occupied 75.7%
Renter-Occupied 24.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fort Madison Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.2%
Hispanic/Latino 7.0%
Two or More Races 7.9%
Black 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 686
Teachers (FTE) 48.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fort Madison Middle School?
Fort Madison Middle School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Fort Madison Middle School?
Fort Madison Middle School has 686 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Fort Madison Middle School serve?
Fort Madison Middle School serves grades 04 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fort Madison Middle School receive per student?
Fort Madison Middle School receives $16,730 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fort Madison Middle School in 52627 ▼
Avg Home Value
$111,141
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
24.3%

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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