B+
Above Average
79/100

Roland-Story Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 206 S Main St, Roland, IA 50236
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Iowa for achievement

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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
300
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%92/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 39th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% 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 better 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 proficiency84% (+15 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+6 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
White85%76%reading +11 pts, math +0 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income72%57%reading +20 pts, math +2 pts72nd 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 206 S Main St
City Roland
ZIP Code 50236
District 1924870
NCES School ID 192487001424
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50236

Understanding the community around Roland-Story Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,234
Per Capita Income $47,880
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%
High School or Higher 97.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $176,300
Median Rent $1,004
Owner-Occupied 85.2%
Renter-Occupied 14.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Roland-Story Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.0%
Two or More Races 5.0%
Black 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 300
Teachers (FTE) 20.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Roland-Story Middle School?
Roland-Story Middle School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Roland-Story Middle School?
Roland-Story Middle School has 300 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Roland-Story Middle School serve?
Roland-Story Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Roland-Story Middle School receive per student?
Roland-Story Middle School receives $13,032 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Roland-Story Middle School in 50236 ▼
Avg Home Value
$262,342
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
14.8%

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