D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Oelwein Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 300 12th Ave SE, Oelwein, IA 50662
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th 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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
365
Students
enrolled
17.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%4/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 40th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% 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 −35 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 proficiency46% (−23 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−22 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
White48%50%reading -26 pts, math -26 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -20 pts, math -23 pts2nd percentile (list)
Multiracial50%35%reading -10 pts, math -24 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading -15 pts, math -18 pts3rd 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 12th Ave SE
City Oelwein
ZIP Code 50662
District 1921630
NCES School ID 192163001289
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50662

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,348
Per Capita Income $27,836
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $106,900
Median Rent $791
Owner-Occupied 75.3%
Renter-Occupied 24.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Oelwein Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Black 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 365
Teachers (FTE) 20.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Oelwein Middle School?
Oelwein Middle School has a Repit School Score of 43 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 Oelwein Middle School?
Oelwein Middle School has 365 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1.
What grades does Oelwein Middle School serve?
Oelwein Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Oelwein Middle School receive per student?
Oelwein Middle School receives $23,593 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Oelwein Middle School in 50662 ▼
Avg Home Value
$112,804
Avg Monthly Rent
$928
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% 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