C
Below Average
51/100

Perry Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1200 18th Street, Perry, IA 50220
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th 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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
369
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 54th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% 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 −16 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 proficiency57% (−12 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (−14 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 pts17th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%52%reading +2 pts, math -1 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income52%52%reading +0 pts, math -3 pts32nd 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 1200 18th Street
City Perry
ZIP Code 50220
District 1922530
NCES School ID 192253001356
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50220

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,235
Per Capita Income $34,121
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,900
Median Rent $905
Owner-Occupied 64.6%
Renter-Occupied 35.4%
View full data for ZIP 50220 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Perry Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 44.4%
White 43.4%
Black 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Races 2.2%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 369
Teachers (FTE) 28.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has a Repit School Score of 51 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 Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has 369 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Perry Middle School serve?
Perry Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Perry Middle School receive per student?
Perry Middle School receives $19,367 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Perry Middle School in 50220 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,918
Avg Monthly Rent
$923
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
35.4%

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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